Singing to young children is a very widespread habit all over the world and creates moments of tenderness between parents and children: a study published on Child Development investigated how this practice affects the mood and sleep of children, discovering that the Music improves not only the health of children, but also that of parents. The study, according to the researchers themselves, presents several limits: first of all the fact that the people involved were mainly white mothers, with a higher education and economically benefited; The results are then based on what is reported by the parents, with answers therefore subject to bias; In the end The test lasted only four weeks, and many parents already sang their children before starting The study, so the results may not reflect the real benefits of the practice. The authors are already at work to deepen the theme and are conducting two new studies: the first is a replica of the original, but provides for the use of materials developed by professionals designed to help parents sing more often to their children; The second instead will follow families for eight months and compare the effects of three different activities – sing, listen to music and read their children.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025