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Music and Child Development

Music and child development are inextricably linked! As an adult, when you hear a certain song it might evoke strong memories for you, such as the first date with your partner or when you moved into your first house for example, or you might find ce...

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All About Play

How your baby plays now:

  • She loves running and chasing, and is reluctant to be still.
  • She can throw a ball for a short distance.
  • She can walk along a curb, climb up the steps of a slide, use a monkey bar and ride a bicycle.
  • She can learn to swim, skate, ski, dance and use a trampoline.
  • He draws recognizable pictures, prints his name and does elaborate puzzles.
  • His memory span expands and he begins to make comparisons.

* All children develop at their own pace, and reach milestones at different times. The highlights mentioned in this website are meant as approximate guidelines only.

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