Frustrated by a fussy toddler or pre-schooler who stays awake long past bedtime? Texas Tech University child development researcher Sybil Hart, Ph.D., says she has the answer: sing your child a soothing nursery rhyme while giving her a relaxing massage. In her new book, Lullaby Massage: Rhyme & Touch Massage for Infants and Children, she explains that this calming combo helps youngsters transition from the high-intensity energy of daytime to a more peaceful state so they can unwind and drift off more easily.
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