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Rock the Cradle Radio

Presented By Children's Minnesota

Music For Kids And Their Grown-ups.

Rock the Cradle Radio offers the best music for kids and adults to enjoy together. Rock it on your Playground. Rock it in your Fort. Rock it at dinner. Rock it on the way to school. Rock the Cradle on your smartphone or computer! It's great music for kids and their grownups and you'll hear some great new additions, like parenting tips provided by Dr. Gigi Chawla and story time every night at 7 p.m., where hosts and friends of The Current read kid's stories before bed.

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Rock the Cradle Playlist

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Shakin' All Over
Wanda Jackson
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Freedom (Single)
Freedom
Illiterate Light and Devon Gilfillian
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Electric Storyland!
Magic Toast
The Sippy Cups
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The Game
Another One Bites the Dust
Queen
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Children's Minnesota mascots dance at Rock the Cradle 2020.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) information from Children's Minnesota

March 31, 2020
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Brains on! A podcast for kids & curious adults

Understanding coronavirus and how germs spread

August 26, 2016
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Story time

Hear a kids book every night at 7 p.m.

February 08, 2016
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Oh You Twin Cities Turkey! Illustration coloring sheet

Coloring Page: Twin Cities Turkey 2019

November 28, 2019
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