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Kids in Mind: Growing up to the sound of music

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:01 UT

“We start at the very beginning…” So sings Maria in the old favourite musical. And thus it goes for the benefits of music, with research showing that babies in utero respond to songs and theme tunes that their mothers listen to, along with early recognition of her speech rhythms. So when baby is born, she will become alert when you speak and when she hears the opening music of your favourite TV show. But what else does music provide for your children?

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Five must-know parenting tips

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:00:00 UT

Child and adolescent psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas has documented for us some of the key parenting points on themes that recur regularly in her practice and on the show:

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Beating the summer blues

Fri, 15 May 2009 13:40:00 UT

Making the jump into summer—ending school, starting vacation—can be a time for transition stress. Child and adolescent psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas has these tips for a smooth changeover: