Music
It has always been said that music is the language of feeling and of passion, as words are the language of reason. Many things we love the most aren’t that good for us. However, music is one definite exception to that rule. If we ate music, it would taste like chocolate cake, but it’s actually nutritious—food for the soul, and the mind. No one would turn down a slice of chocolate cake that made you healthier, and not many people can say that they don’t enjoy music. Convincing your child to play music instead of just listening to it may seem as impossible as getting them to eat their broccoli, but the payoff is inarguably sweet.
Music can be beneficial for anyone. Although it can be used therapeutically for people who have physical, emotional, social, or cognitive deficits, even those who are healthy can use music to relax, reduce stress, improve mood, or to accompany exercise. There are no potentially harmful or toxic effects. Music therapists help their patients achieve a number of goals through music, including improvement of communication, academic strengths,attention span, and motor skills. They may also assist with behavioral therapy and pain management.