This is an informative article about what’s happening in the brain and body of a child who is feeling anxious. The author Karen Young has also written a picture book called “Hey Warrior” to help children “understand anxiety and to find their ‘brave’.

The findings of a Northwestern University study of more than 100 high school students lend proof to the surprising link between music, rhythmic abilities and language skills.

Child Mind Institute (Author: Beth Arky)

This film clip includes beautiful footage of children drawing, dancing and interacting as they listen to Baroque music, such as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. As the narrator on the film clip says, “Neuroscience research suggests Baroque music slows down the heart beat and tunes the brain to the alpha state, where both halves of the brain are accessed equally. Regular exposure to Baroque music can positively affect development of the brain.”

Dr Bronya Dean, University of Exeter

An article about music therapy and Down Syndrome

Julie Wylie & Dr Susan Foster-Cohen

Dr Bronya Dean, University of Exeter

A podcast. Singing waiata to pēpi massively helps language development. When pēpi is born they are able to respond to certain tones with a matching tone. Singing and tone matching gives a basis for learning language.

Julie featured in an article in Oh Baby magazine

A podcast by the fantastic Double Strength Mama Power team, Suzy Cato and Tui Fleming.

Listen to Nathan Wallis speak about brain development