Singing to Infants Boosts Mood and Bonding
In the "but-we-all-already-knew-that" department... 😉
Singing to Infants Boosts Mood and Bonding
A new study shows that singing to infants can significantly improve their mood and support caregiver-infant bonding.
In a randomized trial, 110 caregivers were encouraged to sing more frequently to their babies through a four-week, smartphone-based intervention.
Results revealed increased infant-directed singing, especially during soothing routines, which led to notable improvements in infants’ overall mood.
Interestingly, caregivers adopted singing as a primary soothing strategy even without being instructed to do so.
High survey completion rates demonstrated strong participant engagement and the feasibility of low-cost interventions.
The researchers are now conducting longer-term studies to explore additional health benefits and compare singing with other interactive activities like reading.
Tadonic the Flautulent, Breaker of Wind
in reply to Tadonic the Flautulent, Breaker of Wind • •BloomBars, an art space where people blossom, is dying on the vine
From The Washington Post, August 29, 2024
BloomBars, an art space where people blossom, is dying on the vine
The quirky community hub is for sale in a tax auction, and supporters are rallying to save a place that has launched Grammy winners and poet-lobbyists.
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