UA’s Lullaby Concert Brings Families Together

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama’s Child Development Resources invites parents and children to its second annual lullaby concert from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Child Development Research Center.

The free community event, which is sponsored by the PNC Bank Foundation, provides opportunities for children and families to experience the arts in a relaxed, fun family focused way.

The concert will expose children to a variety of genres and instruments to stimulate an interest in the arts, said Kristy Brown, training coordinator at the Child Development Research Center.

“Singing lullabies is beneficial to both you and your baby,” Brown said. “Soft, repetitive singing helps soothe your child and helps them to fall asleep. Lullabies are a gentle introduction to music and other sounds. Hearing lullabies has been shown to reduce pain in infants. The communication between caregiver and baby helps create a stronger bond both now and in the future.”

Entertainment will include a musical petting zoo, various musicians, storytellers and more. Refreshments will be served, and families will also receive a free children’s book.