Do you (or did you) sing to your kids?

generation is changing, its become faster. The mother and infant is not same to the past. my mother used to sing a famous lullaby in telugu. It is really so sweet to listen, its makes us sleepy. If possible check these famous lullabies in telugu language, really melodious... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnvqDkajBrg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX1bppEQIL8&feature=related

Firstly, I have a very sensual and sexy voice at least this is what I am told time and time again. But for singing oh gosh you would require ear plugs. I can easily pick up songs and all the lyrics after hearing them the first time around. But please tell me to shut up. I know I cannot sing. But for my children they loved it. They loved that I cooed and sang to them daily. In fact when my son had his 21 birthday I called him right at midnight, as he was away at college. He answered naturally because he was out with his buddies celebrating the big 2 1. There I went sang this Spanish old traditional song I use to sing to him, now I know it did not sound good as my boyfriend not being advanced told that I was going to do this was looking at me weird, also too because my boyfriend is Caucasian and does not speak a word of Spanish. But anyways I sang to my little guy and wow did we both tear of joy. So regardless what anyone says singing to my children was a very good thing.

I've never been much of a singer but I have sung lullabies to my children and grandchildren. Rock-a-bye-baby, didn't know there was a different tune, was a favourite and one my mum used to sing which started 'Go to sleep my baby'. My dad used to spend hours singing Teddy Bears Picnic to me and my eldest daughter, we both still get sleepy when we hear it. It doesn't matter if you can't sing, lullabies can settle babies. Nice to see you here. Take care.

I sing reasonably well and still sing to my grandson.He is a two year old kid and has an amazing ear for music.He loves my songs and the beautiful part is he captures the expression with which I sing and repeats it.As typical of a child he will get cranky and recite [scream]it like a poem and cast me a naughty glance too.I used to sing to my son but he , like you, would sleep on my husband's lap choosing his favourite songs. He too has a great ear for music and can play violin .

Hi there, Yes I did and still do sing ot my children, but only when no one else is about as my singing is really awful, but I do enjoy singing. I think there should be a group we could go to called Can't sing but want ot sing!! PS I asked ot be your friend and it is still pending, hope you will accept me as yor friend very son.

I remember my mom singing 'Rock-a-bye Baby' as well, but other than that song I don't really remember her singing anything else to us. I sang lullabyes to my daughter and now I sing them to my grandchildren. I should say I try to sing to my grandchildren. I have two grandsons and one granddaughter (4 months old), the two boys do not really appreciate my singing--they are too busy getting into things and trying to fight each other to settle down for a song.

I use to sing all the time, to the kids, in the car, in the shower, now I only seem to remember to sing at Christmas. To old I guess

First I just want to say that this is a great discussion. I was sang to as a child just like you. Although it was mostly my mom's songs that I remember. She used to sing to me, every night before I went to bed. Now that I have 2 children of my own, I sing to them every single night. In fact the only time that I have not sung to them before bedtime, is when they are at sleep overs with family. One of the reasons that I sing to them is because bedtime is usually the only time we really get when there are no other distractions around. I think it is important to spend that time with your children because there is nothing more important than making sure that they know that you love them, and value your time with them.

Well I am not embarrassed to sing anywhere I sang to my kids all the time (still do) one of my favorites is one that my mom used to sing to me, "you are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy - when skies are grey you never know dear how much I love you please dont take my sunshine away"

I used to sing lullabies to my children when they were small. One of my favorite motherhood memories will always involve singing rock a bye baby to my son. My son was my first baby. When i would rock him to sleep, I would sing this lullaby to him. he would make the funniest face and almost start to cry. I could hum it and it would be the same reaction. i guess he just didn't want to hear it.

I'm sure I will when I'm going to have a baby~~

I sang both of my children to sleep. They each have they're own special song. My son's is You Are My All in All, and my daughter's is Amazing Grace. I'm no Amy Grant but I want to leave them with a special memory when they get older so when they hear their song they can always think of mom :) (fondly, hopefully!)

helo owlwings, i dont remember a lullabies that my parent sing it to me. but i did and do sing a lullabies for my son. i know i'm not a good singer, but it came from the heart. ang it could make the kid calm. salam

do you miss your parents and your childhood? well, I miss it a lot and sometimes I remember and sing the song I used to hear by mom. I sing that now for my baby...

Well, I was never able to have any kids myself, but I can remember many times singing to younger ones to help them sleep when I babysit, etc. Or just to help calm them down and many times entertain them. Singing is a Great way to help cheer someone up or relax them when they need calming. Just like when we hear certain songs from time to time what it does for us as well.

I have no kids to sing to but I sing (very, very badly) all the time. I often sing to my dogs, usually making up some lyrics to a known song. Two little beasts so very lairy Covered in fur and very hairy Two little beasts are you Think Gilbert and Sullivan Or Bob Marley Your a beasto, she's a beasto Your beastly little beastly beasts When the older dog was pregnant Who's got a big fat belly Who's got a big fat tum Who's got a big fat belly That's where you pups come from Now, as you can see, these ditties are sadly lacking in lyrical inspiration but I don't really care. I also sing to my wife, usually just what I am doing or thinking but also sometimes songs of love Would you like a cup of tea I going make for you and me I think it sometimes annoys her but keeps me happy I don't think my mother (only parent) really sang much to me, she is one of those strange people who have little appreciation of music. all the best urban

I sing to my child. Just now I was teaching him to sing "Hello Mommy, hello Daddy, hello my dear." I taught him several times and will still teach him to sing it till he knows how to sing it.

My kids love to hear me sing twinkle little star when they were a baby but now not anymore since they grow to teenager I miss that time a lot They tend to hear a pop song from artist than to my voice maybe because my voice is not as sweet as artist..lol

I certainly can't remember if my Mother sang to me but I know she sang some songs to my younger brother. I was eight when he was born so that memory of her doing so is there but what she actually sung I don't recall. I did sing to mine. The typical songs or lullabies didn't work. The ones that did were Silent Night and On Top of Spaghetti of all things. Each sung softly in a mellow tone that soothed them to sleep quickly. If doesn't matter what the song is, if it works and relaxes the baby into slumber then you know you did good. On occasion I have mentioned doing this so they too will remember. Now if I try singing they just say stop. Things change when they grow up to be teenagers. But if a song comes on, say by the Beatles that we all know - everyone sings together. It brings us closer and we have fun too. Memories are precious!

Yes whenever she is angry and don't want to talk to me at that time i sing her favourite song. She also make me sing rhymes which she learns in school. Not onky this sometime when she wants to.dance she tell me to sing song for her.