{"id":1886,"date":"2020-06-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictogether.com\/blog\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2023-07-31T13:46:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T17:46:35","slug":"music-togethers-continuing-response-to-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictogether.com\/blog\/music-togethers-continuing-response-to-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Together\u2019s Continuing Response to Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Music Together Worldwide is committed to supporting music-making experiences for families, young children, classes, and therapy rooms that are in line with social-distancing guidelines.<\/p>\n

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We want all of our families to stay safe while staying connected in socially responsible ways. Many Music Together centers are now offering Music Together Online.<\/a> Join us!

We also know that parents of young children need support during this intense time. The following are some recommendations related to screen time, supporting young children\u2019s social-emotional development, and supporting parents, along with music activity ideas, tips, and resources that may help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Screen Time<\/strong>
Research has found that screen time in early childhood does not have to be detrimental. It can even be beneficial when it is socially interactive<\/em>, based on developmentally appropriate principles<\/em>, has good content<\/em>, is used in the proper context<\/em>, and is about creating<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Association for the Education of Young Children has long had a position statement on interactive screen time<\/a>. The American Academy of Pediatrics refers parents to Common Sense Media<\/a>  for some guidance on appropriate passive screen time options. PBS Kids<\/a> has new content daily for preschoolers.  In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using screen time to prioritize social connection over passive consumption of content<\/a>. In this time of social isolation, interacting with friends and loved ones is important. (Tip: Keeping to a predictable routine will help, too, so if your family is used to seeing your Music Together teacher at 10:15 each Monday, then continue to do that if it\u2019s a possibility. If your family regularly takes an afternoon walk, then head on out for some fresh air!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting Young Children\u2019s Social-Emotional Development
<\/strong>Early childhood educators and parents alike are concerned about children\u2019s social-emotional development<\/a> during this time of social distancing and school\/early childhood activity closings. Guess what? Music can help! Check out this blog post<\/a> on using music to support young children\u2019s social-emotional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more activity ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n