Playing with Children: Should You, and If So, How?

Besides an early appreciation of music, here are some of the rich cognitive, developmental and emotional benefits of baby music classes. #babymusicclassesbenefits #mondaymorningmomschildcare #benefitsofmusicclassesforbabies #parentingtips #montgomeryMDchildcare Miriam Schnider holds her four-month-old son, Jaxon, as he confidently hits his little mallet on a baby xylophone to the tune of the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine.” They’re seated on a living-room carpet in a circle of fo

It is never too early to start reading with your baby. Who cares if it’s the sports page or Elmo—it will be the time you share together

Playing with your child is not “play” unless you are both having fun. If you Google around the Internet with such search phrase as “playing with children,” you will find lots of experts telling you how important parent-child play is for both parties.  They describe it as a way for you to bond with and get to know your child, a way to have fun and get healthy exercise with your child, and  a way for you to help your child learn new skills.  You will also, however, find posts b