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If you’re a parent with tweens (children between 8-14), you’ve got plenty of options to keep them entertained with music.

Chicago-based website ChicagoNow.com published seven tips on how playing a musical instrument can be beneficial for tweens, who are going through an especially difficult stage.

Some of the benefits of having tweens involved in music include encouraging teamwork, enforcing self-esteem, becoming better at math, and more.

Read the article at ChicagoNow.com.