Noise made by children playing is “natural and welcome” May 8, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos. The sound made by children playing in designated playing areas should not be labelled nuisance noise, ...

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Environmental noise can also influence how children play, which is important for their development.Many children are exposed to background noise from TVs left on even if the child isn’t actively ...

Neurosurgeon causes stir by suggesting parents stop playing white noise for kids' sleep Neurosurgeon and scientist Edward Chang says he's concerned about how popular white noise has become to help ...

There were 9,000-plus noise complaints in Kent last year - but with children playing and babies crying among the gripes are we becoming less tolerant?