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Why music classes are great for toddlers

Tuesday January 22, 2013 12:00 PM By Jennifer Berger

Music Together, an early childhood music program for

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When my daughter was an infant, singing was the only way to get her to calm down or fall asleep at night. Mind you, I can't carry a tune, but it didn't matter to her if I sounded off-key. She would relax whether I sang "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or a commercial jingle.

Maggie is not quite 2 and she still embraces music. She sings every song from her favorite TV shows and plays...

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