Whether a child is haphazardly striking a tiny tambourine or learning how to hold a tune, music is an incredible avenue for entertaining young ones and encouraging their development. But beyond that, it brings families together. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Dina Sargeant is joined by music education professor Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. to explore the role of music in family routines.
As a professor of music education at Case Western Reserve University, Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. researches musical parenting and children’s musical learning. But aside from her main duties as a professor, she conducts music classes for young children and caregivers at The Music Settlement, a community music school in Cleveland, Ohio.
In this episode, Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. breaks down the role of music in not only establishing a sense of harmony and rhythm within daily parenting routines, but also strengthening the bond within families. She offers examples and ideas of enjoyable songs and musical activities that work superbly at captivating the little ones.
Together, Dina and Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. exchange personal stories and anecdotes of how music played a part in their upbringing. So, tune in this week to unwind as we untangle the emotional mysteries in marriage, and explore best practices for emotional intimacy!
Follow Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D.’s work via the following platforms: How using music to parent can liven up everyday tasks, build family bonds: https://www.theconversation.com/how-using-music-to-parent-can-liven-up-everyday-tasks-build-family-bonds-131182 Case Western Reserve University: https://www.case.edu/artsci/music/about/people/faculty/lisa-huisman-koops Google Scholar: https://www.scholar.google.com/citations?user=zc_FccMAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Connect with Lisa Huisman Koops, Ph.D. via email: llk12@case.edu
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