Your Voice Is the Lullaby: Singing as Soul-Nourishment for You and Your Child

Some of the most sacred moments of my life didn’t happen on stage or in rehearsal—but in the quiet of a dimly lit nursery, rocking my baby in my arms and singing a simple lullaby. No audience. No performance. Just breath, love, and presence. Before I had children, I believed singing was something I did. After becoming a mother, I understood that singing was something I am.

As parents, we are constantly giving—caring, guiding, preparing. But in those quiet moments, a song may rise within you. Perhaps it’s a melody your grandmother used to hum, or a tune that seems to spill out as you rock your child. This isn’t a performance. It’s instinct. And it’s sacred.

In Waldorf education, we speak of the etheric body—the life forces that help us grow and thrive. Singing is one of the most beautiful ways to nourish this life force—not only in our children, but in ourselves. It’s not just an artistic act. It’s a way of living. A bridge between your inner being and your child’s world. A way of harmonizing your breath, your body, and your soul with the child you love.