New research shows that engaging babies in music—through clapping, singing, or drumming—can strengthen their rhythm skills and, in turn, support language development. Music also helps children learn ...

Research shows that early musical experiences can supercharge children’s language, memory, and social skills. From clapping games to lullabies, music strengthens brain connections that support ...

This post is co-authored by Ron Riggio and nonverbal communication expert Alan Crawley. When and why do we clap? We get startled, and we clap. We try to get our dog’s (or our child’s) attention, and ...