Tech has taken over and Gen Alpha is engaging with screens (and social media) more than ever before. The negative effects of unmitigated screen time are well-documented and there’s a lot of content ...

Whether you're dealing with a temper tantrum, trying to lull a baby to sleep, or want a relaxing afternoon for yourself, a good playlist can help just about anyone chill out. The right mix of lyrics ...

More than two decades after Don Campbell published The Mozart Effect, debate continues over whether listening to classical music can raise your IQ. Most studies into whether quiet music for kids – or, ...

Every parent knows the challenge of helping children manage big emotions, but finding effective calming tools for kids that don’t break the bank can feel like searching for a unicorn! If you’ve ever ...

Today’s fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be especially difficult for children, many of whom feel ...

‘Chill out music’ may summon up visions of ambient house and whalesong, but relaxing music doesn't necessarily mean aural wallpaper. If you need some audio help to realign yourself – be it meditation ...

In today's fast-paced world, children often struggle to unwind due to digital stimulation and academic pressures. Establishing a calming evening routine is crucial for promoting relaxation and ...

From an evolutionary standpoint, we’re still not sure whether our brains evolved specifically to process music, or music happened to make use of neural pathways that had developed for other reasons.

GARDNER — Local nonprofit Empower Children for Success has kindly donated 100 Calming Kits to Heywood Hospital’s Handle with Care First Responder Initiative. Among the recipients include 10-plus local ...