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Amy R. Smith; Kai Ling Kong – Child Development Perspectives, 2025
The first years of life are critical for language development. Numerous studies indicate that actively participating in music creates a neural processing advantage in brain regions that support language development. Nevertheless, shared social characteristics between music and language may also play a role in explaining the benefits of music…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Language Acquisition, Enrichment Activities, Music Activities
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Ann M. Stacks; Katherine Halquist; Carla C. Barron; Holly E. Brophy-Herb; Maria Muzik; Katherine Rosenblum; Claire Vallotton – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2024
Consistent, sensitive caregiving across home and childcare contexts supports optimal development. In this paper, we share the story of the development of Hearts and Minds on Babies (HMB) for Early Head Start (EHS) administrators, teachers, and parents. HMB was designed to support caregiver reflective functioning and sensitivity and reduce…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Child Care, Child Development, Program Descriptions