Music with Babies and Young Children

This book, like its author, embodies the meaning of integrity! It combines theory and solid research to guide us through fun, easy to use activities that help us all parent the whole child. Jeffrey shows how music can be a foundation for bonding. From this base, he provides ways in which music can build self-regulation, attention, frustration and anxiety management, good sleep patterns, friendships, academic readiness, physical fitness, and an appreciation for all cultures. Unlike other parenting books, this not only works, but will bring joy to your homes! – Jed Baker, PhD, Director of the Social Skills Training Project, author of ‘No More Meltdowns’ and ‘Overcoming Anxiety in Children’ I’ve known Jeffrey for almost 20 years. He is a thoughtful, talented, knowledgeable and caring musician, therapist and parent. His book is a beautiful guide for parents and teachers on how to share music with kids, even if you think you can’t carry a tune. – Elliott Forrest, WQXR, NYC Classical Radio StationJeffrey Friedberg knows music. Coupling his deep knowledge of child development and successful experience entertaining young people, he is keenly aware of music’s spectacular impact on young children. Here he gives us all a detailed, yet personal way to put them rightly on the exquisite path of music. – Marigene Kettler, Educator, Singer, Executive Director of Rockland Conservatory of Music

Jeffrey Friedberg is a board-certified music therapist and award-winning children’s musician, and has practiced music therapy with children and adults for over 24 years. He lives in New York.