Episode 16 - Why music is so valuable in early child development

In episode 16 of the podcast your host Emma Gray chats with Lou Carlile, mum of 4 and the founder and director of an early childhood music school based in Brisbane called Wee Make Music. In the episode we discuss the benefits of music and movement on the development of babies and pre-school aged children.There has been extensive research on the impact of music and interacting and participating in musical activities on babies and children. If you have babies and children that fall within this age group this episode is a must listen. Lou discusses how we can incorporate music and rhyme into our everyday lives and how and to what extent music stimulates the brain and impacts social, cognitive and physical development. You can find Lou at @wee_make_music on instagramYou can find me @emmagray_____ on instagram and The Nurtured Village on Facebook. Some resources that discuss the benefits of music for those who are interested in learning more The Music Advantage - Dr Anita Collins (Australian)Dr Alan Harvey - YouTube Dr Kat McFerrin