Untitled Page 1 Page 2 The Power of Music a research synthesis of the impact of actively
making music on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young …

The benefits of early shared book reading between parents and children have long been
established, yet the same cannot be said for early shared music activities in the home. This …

Supported playgroups are community-based services that provide low intensity family
support, through regular group sessions for parents and their young children. Led by a …

Background Infant mental health has emerged as a unique area of practice and research
distinguished from child and youth sub-specialties by its advocacy for a relational practice …

Poor participant engagement undermines individual and public health benefits of early
intervention programs. This study assessed the extent to which three types of engagement …

Background: The positive relationship between parent-child interactions and optimal child
development is well established. Families of children with disabilities may face unique …

Parenting behavior has a significant influence on children's mental health and may
contribute to the development of emotional or behavior problems in children. Differences in …

Background: Work with families and families at risk within the field of music therapy have
been developing for the last decade. To diminish risk for unhealthy child development …

Exploring and expanding upon current understandings of early childhood music education,
this book provides a much-needed response to the rapid social, cultural and technological …

To lay the foundations for lifelong musical practices, parents need to feel confident using
music as a part of their everyday parenting. Music Early Learning Programs (MELPs) can …