In this episode, we talk about using songs to help establish routines with babies. Elisabeth talks about what works in her family, and you even get to hear her sing a little! Music can be very helpful with transitions and developing predictability. We hope you enjoy our fourth episode!

The lullaby CD talked about near the end of the podcast can be found here: Music for Dreaming

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of being a relaxed mom or dad. Singing to your baby not only relieves stress for him or her, but it can do the same for you. Listen to this episode to learn about stress, its role in your baby’s development, and strategies for dealing with the stress that comes with parenthood.

Bonus CD Recommendation: Lullaby Favorites is a very good-sounding lullaby CD.  The instrumentation is simple and soothing, and the vocalist’s range is perfect for babes.  Check it out on Amazon or download from  iTunes by clicking here:  

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Perfect Times to Sing to Your Baby Episode #2

In this episode, Elisabeth and I present the 2nd perfect time to sing to your baby: when your baby is upset.   Learn some strategies to help calm your baby and influence the mood of the entire household.

Don’t forget to check out my lullaby CD suggestions below. Thanks!

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Perfect Times to Sing to Your Baby

This is part one of a four-part series about perfect times to sing lullabies to your baby.  In this podcast series, Elisabeth and I will talk about ways to use music to calm yourself and your baby.  The first “perfect time” we discuss is singing during your pregnancy.  Begin developing a bond with your infant before he or she is even born!  Don’t forget to check out my lullaby CD recommendations found on this site – those will be enough to get you started!

Lullaby CD update: Elisabeth and I are hard at work recording a research-based lullaby CD.  You can hear examples in the intro music for this podcast and also in the previous blog post.  Enjoy!

-Matt

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