‘Star Wars’ theme calms crying child (VIDEO)

By WTOP Staff
September 26, 2012 | 12:41 PM

WASHINGTON – The force appears to be strong with this one.

Parents of crying babies know they’ll try just about anything to comfort their child. And if your kid is calmed by theme music to an intergalactic tale about a battle to save the galaxy from the clutches of evil, maybe it’s a good sign about his or her taste in movies.

Watch the video below to see the calming effect of the ‘Star Wars’ theme on this particular infant.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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