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Bedtime Music: 10 Soothing Classical Pieces for Kids

The following is a guest post by Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart. Ah, bedtime. The kids’ teeth are brushed; their pj’s are on; the book has been read, and then read again. They have been kissed goodnight. At which point begins THE BIG STALL. “I’m hungry”; “I’m thirsty”; “I need to go to the bathroom”; “I need to call my broker”; etc.

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Prenatal Music Belts And Fetal Development

Are you a fan of the TV show Bones? We are, and we were super interested by last week’s episode whenDr. Temperance “Bones” Brennan (played by Emily Deschanel) strapped on a prenatal audio sound system belt.Called the Ritmo Pregnancy Advanced Sound System, Brennan’s belt of choice is one of several on the market meant to deliver music to your baby-to-be.

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Why Women Prefer Male Bosses

Is she assertive or ruthless? The stereotype of the she-devil boss abounds in the workplace. And there is some truth to every stereotype. Unfettered, women have been able to accomplish on many fronts; consequently, they have earned their promotions. Yet, many women prefer a male boss. Why?

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Are You A Helicopter Parent?

A helicopter parent is a colloquial, early 21st-century term for a parent who pays extremely close attention to his or her childs or childrens experiences and problems, particularly at educational institutions. Helicopter parents are so named because, like helicopters, they hover closely overhead, rarely out of reach, whether their children need them or not.