So Far So Good

This video is both comical and serious at the same time. The 5 year-old is absolutely precious when dealing with the 911 operator and the life-threatening situation her father was in. Unfortunately, we are not told of the outcome. If nothing else, if you’re the parent or grandparent of children this age, perhaps a family meeting about dealing with such a situation would be a good idea.

Music - a Superior Tool for Brain Development

Whether you have high aspirations for your child in the area of music or not, learning and listening to music is highly advantageous for your child.

It is common for mothers of very young children to sing to them, in order to calm them at the end of the day, so that they go to sleep. Hymns and patriotic music are played in official occasions and conventions, to arouse patriotic feelings in people. Loud and fast music with strong tempo is played at parties, to motivate people to dance and “have fun”. “Romantic” type music is played in movies as accompaniment for romantic scenes.

Music has the power to change our mood and affect us in ways no other tool can. Read more