Many parents ask, Can kids listen to music? Does it help? Yes, and when done right, music offers surprising benefits. Research shows it boosts memory, cognition, and later language skills. Here are key advantages:
1. Better Communication
Per Dr. Brent Logan, music aids brain development, improving information processing and communication skills. Kids also develop organized thinking and problem-solving.
2. Improved Physical Skills
Learning Before Birth notes that music, even for fetuses, enhances heart rate and physical growth, supporting athletic development.
3. Stronger Math Skills
Music and math are closely linked. Music can raise a child’s intelligence by up to 46% compared to peers without musical exposure.
4. Enhanced Digestion
Music relaxes newborns, improving digestion and metabolism for healthy growth.
From the womb, babies enjoy music like nursery rhymes. After birth, maintain this habit music’s benefits are profound. Don’t assume newborns are unaware; it shapes their world.