Music engages parts of the brain associated with language, memory, and emotional control. Children who start with early ...

But experiments suggest that the music does have a positive effect on mood—as in the calming music for those kids. Yet other research shows this positive mood can spur the emergence of insights.

Music is usually okay. Some kids may try to use the calm-down corner to avoid chores or classwork. If you feel like this is a recurring issue, try putting a sign-in sheet in the calm-down corner ...

The den, on the suites level of the arena away from the ice rink and performance space, features soft relaxing music, gentle lighting and muted colors. There is also Archie’s Sensory Library ...