It's a commonly held belief that playing music for babies makes them smarter, but there has been some debate about whether or not that effect actually exists. However, new research from the University ...

In the world of early childhood education, few pedagogical tools are as universally effective as music and movement activities for babies. Long before formal instruction begins, rhythm and sound form ...

Ms. Rachel has saved the sanity of parents by teaching ABCs, 123s and first words with her baby learning videos on YouTube. In real life, Ms. Rachel is Rachel Griffin-Accurso. A New York teacher and ...

Researchers -- and parents -- have long known that babies learn to speak by mimicking the words they hear. But a new study shows that babies also might try to imitate the singing they hear in songs.

My almost two-year-old’s current musical obsessions are 1) singing and doing the hand motions for “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” and 2) dancing to the song “She’s a Lady” by Tom Jones. Due to these ...

Music has proven effects on our brains from childhood till adulthood. During the first couple of months after birth, the brain processes music in specialized areas. It helps the baby connect, ...

A study finds babies prefer baby talk, whether they're learning one language or two. Scientists knew infants learning one language preferred the sing-song tones of parents' baby talk, and now ...

The first few days of a baby’s life are a marvel. Their eyes gradually open to light, their ears begin to recognise familiar voices, and their tiny hands begin to explore the world around them. What ...