Listen to Music
When you listen to music with your child, they’re still getting the benefit of music exposure! Most children’s songs will still allow a child to hear words slowed down and syllables broken out, as well as some mainstream songs too.
Hum or Whistle
Instead of singing, you can hum or whistle to your child. (My dad can’t sing a note on pitch, but he can whistle it perfectly.) If you make this part of a bedtime routine, your child is still being given that special one-on-one bonding time with you!
Play an Instrument
You can join in on a sing-along with your child by playing an instrument. With regular kitchen pots and pans as drums, you can create a fun, rich learning environment with no music lessons required!
Be Brave
The best advice is to just be brave and sing anyways, even if you think you don’t have a concert worthy voice. Children don’t care if you have any musical talent—your child just wants to hear music and songs from someone they love!
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