At the moment I am researching children's popular music - looking at children's TV programmes and the music that they have at home or listen to in the car. What strikes me is how most of this music is cheerful and lively, as if we expect children always to be happy and full of fun.
Our moods vary, and while lively music may be just what we need at some moments, at others we want to relax or wind down with something calming and gentle. Music can tap into our moods and help us to manage them. As adults, we can do this for ourselves, but children need adults to help them unwind or 'wind up' when the situation demands.
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