After her daughter was born, the classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine started looking into the range of Berceuse or lullabies written for violin. During her research, Pine found over 150 of these ...

Hold the front page! It turns out that lullabies ease pain and anxiety in children. This story was reported yesterday – and as often happens, you wonder why anyone would think it was news. Isn’t that ...

Lullabies aren't just for soothing babies – they can also improve their sleep, heart rate, breathing, and even language skills. Classic lullabies like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "Hush, Little ...

Not every mother sings to her children. It’s likely there are more than a few moms in the world who don’t have a musical tone in their heads. Still, most mothers (and lots of others) learn the trick ...

Music has proven effects on our brains from childhood till adulthood. During the first couple of months after birth, the brain processes music in specialized areas. It helps the baby connect, ...

The days are getting shorter. And there's a little chill in the air as leaves fall and nature begins to slow down -- at least here in Washington. That feeling is reflected in a mellow mix of new ...