This paper presents a conceptual model and reviews the empirical evidence to support a
nightly bedtime routine as a key factor in the promotion of not only healthy sleep, but also of …

El ejercicio de la parentalidad se intuye en la actualidad como una tarea difícil, tanto por la
complejidad que encierra, como por la diversidad de formas familiares y los retos que …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 The Power of Music a research synthesis of the impact of actively
making music on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young …

Music therapy is recognised as being applicable to a wide range of healthcare and social
contexts. Since the first edition of Music Therapy: An art beyond words, it has extended into …

The benefits of early shared book reading between parents and children have long been
established, yet the same cannot be said for early shared music activities in the home. This …

Background Limited capacity for social engagement is a core feature of autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), often evident early in the child's development. While these skills are difficult …

Parenting behaviors are commonly targeted in early interventions to improve children's
language development. Accurate measurement of both parenting behaviors and children's …

Rationale: Many young people turn to music as a way of exploring and managing their
moods and emotions. The literature is replete with studies that correlate music preferences …

Background: The positive relationship between parent-child interactions and optimal child
development is well established. Families of children with disabilities may face unique …

Music therapy is an internationally recognised field of professional evidence-based practice.
Qualified music therapists use the engaging, non-verbal aspects of music to create …