Music

Music that kids and parents will both like? It's a tall order, but our friends at Common Sense Media, a kids' entertainment rating site, were up to the task. Check out this year's hottest hits.

..., and it totally helped calm her -- and me! -- down," says Sherri, of Hawthorne, California. Music can have a... child's ability to learn. There's no hard evidence that exposing your toddler to music will make him... smarter and raise his IQ, but music certainly can make learning easier and more fun. A case in point: A 2...

...'s because music is much more than just a diversion for a child. A hefty stack of research shows that rhythm... kids by reducing their stress-hormone levels. But enough about science. Best of all, music is a great... way to bond with Mommy and Daddy. Babies: First Notes Music helps you communicate with your baby...

Kids will love this interactive song that involves hiding and wiggling fingers.

...Children are inherently musical. Babies love to hear the sound of their mother's voice singing... stores offer a vast selection of music tapes geared especially to young children. Play these as much... as your child likes, but don't restrict the music she hears to these sing-along-type songs. Expose your...

Whether you're trying to help a tired baby go to sleep, or teach a toddler how to count, nursery rhymes and lullabies can be an entertaining way to accomplish many goals.

This bright, heartwarming song will remind your kids how much you love them.

Which albums for kids really rocked this year? Here's the top ten list of children's CDs from commonsensemedia.org.

If you have a toddler or preschooler, chances are you know how to hip, hop, and pop to The Fresh Beat Band, four very talented best friends (Kiki, Shout, Marina, and Twist) who are taking Nickelodeon by storm. The show is a massive success not only for the network, but also for the group, whose 15-week concert tour sold out in a flash and kicks off on February 2 in Anaheim, CA.

This catchy, patriotic tune is an American child's music staple.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Check out some of the best kid-friendly films of all time.

Break out these fun and creative ideas when you're cooped up indoors.

High chair shopping doesn't have to be a task. To find the perfect seat for your tot, read what to look for here -- then check out these 10-star options.

Think your daughter is destined for greatness? Name her after a woman who is known for her remarkable achievements.

Jamie Loehr M.D, and Jen Meyers, authors of "Raising Your Child" suggest taking these steps to encourage Baby's cognitive development.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.