Six-year-old Caroline Krinov interacts with the cicada sound machine that teacher Adam Gerhardstein built. How do you get kids to engage in the classroom? One way is to build an interactive cicada ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a warning on excessive noise and hearing loss in children, and how sound machines may be causing more harm than good. Millions of children are at risk for ...

Back-to-school time requires parents to find ways to get their kids to school on time. Smart alarm clocks can be helpful tools to manage the morning rush. USA TODAY Shopping provides a list of alarm ...

An estimated 60% of adolescents listened to music over safe limits. The American Academy of Pediatrics is warning parents and caregivers that excessive exposure to loud noises can be detrimental to ...

The “hum” is a reminder of our grandchildren’s childhoods. Bedtime meant sound machines to hum the noises and silence away. I ...

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A decent night's rest can seem elusive for new parents, but a good sound machine can help you create an ideal environment for newborns and their caregivers to get some much needed sleep. The best ...