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Babies and young children are very musical. <B> Dr Susan Young </B> looks at how to use singing and rhythmic movement in everyday activities to benefit a child's development

Babies and young children are very musical. Dr Susan Young looks at how to use singing and rhythmic movement in everyday activities to benefit a child's development

One of the most exciting developments of recent years has been the rapid increase in our understanding of just how capable very young babies are. With that has come a greater understanding of how to 'read' what babies are showing us they can do and a greater awareness of their capabilities. So, how does this deeper understanding affect the way we use music with young children?

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