3.You know that lots of money will never replace lots of love.

4.Lots of “stuff” doesn’t ever replace lots of attention.

5.Lots of classes by best teachers will not replace what you teach by your own design and actions.

6.Knowing and teaching your personal ethics and values to your children takes priority over teachers’ or caretakers’ ideas of same.

7.The most valuable title you hold is that of “Mom” or “Dad.”

8.Keeping and creating family traditions has renewed importance and appreciation.

9.Your child’s laughter is most precious music to your ears.

10.“Time out” is you taking some extra time to spend with your kids.

Copyright 2005 Eln Albert

An expert in Interpersonal Communications, Eln Albert works with those that want to influence others. These tips have been excerpted from her new booklet, "89 Magical Secrets To Know You’re Doing Right By Your Kids. How To Get More Hugs And Kisses From Your Kids Than You Can Handle!" Go to: http://www.elnalbert.com/Public/Resources/Books-CDs/index.cfm

Music activities in group settings help children develop social and interactive skills by sharing activity with other children around them. They love to join hands and form circles while singing simple nursery rhymes and dancing around together. Friendships are made easily when children share musical activities and even shyest child can join in and become part of group.

Recommended Music for Young Children:

• Sing Dance and Play - Genius Products • Baby's First: Animal Songs - Various Artists) • Walt Disney Records : Children's Favorite Songs, Vol. 1 : 25 Classic Tunes - Disney Cast) • Best of IQ Builder [2001] - Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), et al • Children's Songs [2001] - Genius Products • Sesame Street Platinum: All Time Favorites (Blister Pack) - Sesame Street • Baby's First: Playtime Songs - Various Artists • Magic Mozart (Baby Genius Classical Series) - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer) • Favorite Nursery Rhymes - Genius Products • Favorite Children's Songs [Box] - Genius Products • Baby's First: Nursery Rhymes - Various Artists • Toddler Favorites - Favorites Series • Night Night Classics - Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), et al • Sweet Dreams Lullabies [2001] - Genius Products

Introducing music to young children will provide them with a foundation to help develop language and listening skills, along with enhanced coordination and emotional development. Little children love to express themselves through music and given opportunity, will reap benefits of a lifetime of music appreciation.