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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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Birthday Games for 5-Year-Olds

Most 5-year-olds love celebrating their birthdays with all the trappings of decorations, snacks and a cake. However, a child’s birthday party can fall flat unless you provide some interesting party games for the guests. Preschool and kindergarten birthday parties tend to have a balance of unstructured, open-ended activities and organized games. Have some simple filler birthday games and activities ready, in case the guests whip through your itinerary or need redirection to a new game.