Songs are helpful because:
■ They slow down speech, making it easier for children to understand.
■ When you sing, your child pays more attention.
■ Songs often repeat the same words — repetition helps learning!
■ They are fun, and children learn best when they’re having fun.
Tips for even greater impact:
● Add gestures and actions to songs — this improves attention, understanding, and expression.
● Create your own songs for daily routines (e.g., “Baby’s having a bath!”).
● Pause and wait for your child to give you a signal (verbal or non-verbal) before continuing.
Music and singing can become powerful tools for your child’s communication development.
Maria Lazarou
Speech and Language Therapist (SLP, BSc, M.A.)
Head of the Multidisciplinary Team at Evlogon
