I’ve found that when I’m ready for my kids to wind down, music can help relax them. 
However, as bedtime approaches, I’ve wanted to play music that is soothing and relaxing, but not incredibly boring for me to listen to. Lately, we’ve been listening to Siente – Night Songs from Around the World, which fits the bill as relaxing, soothing, and fun for moms and dads too!
The Siente CD is a collection of international lullabies performed by classical guitarist Hilary Field and vocalist Patrice O’Neill. Songs from Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Indonesian and other cultures are performed in both English and their native languages. Both women are extremely talented, so the CD is great to listen to, and it’s fun to point out the different languages to your older children. In fact, I could imagine listening to this CD to relax even if my kids were already asleep! Every mom and dad needs this CD for their baby’s nursery.
You can find more information about Siente – Night Songs from Around the World at http://www.sientehome.com.
