Bear Upstairs: Kids’ music download of the week
Little kids with big imaginations (i.e., all of them) will get a kick out of a new tune by Mr. Jon & Friends who sings about a Bear Upstairs. I suppose that is why their room looks the way it does. Starting off quietly and with an air of suspense, Mr. Jon and his...
To the Woods by Molly Ledford and Billy Kelly: Great Kids’ music for Earth Day
Earth Day falls on Wednesday this week, though we’re trying to teach our kids to think about the Earth — and our role in keeping it healthy — every day. And this new song by Molly Ledford and Billy Kelly from their most-excellent album Trees is a...
Take Your Kid to Work Day by Recess Monkey: Kids’ music download of the week
It’s been more than 20 years since parents started Take Our Daughters to Work Day on the fourth Thursday of April. Later, we added our sons, then expanded the name. So on April 23rd, if your kids will be commuting with you to the office, job site, hospital, day...
Cat Doorman’s Calling all the Kids to the Yard: Kids’ music download of the week
Whether your “yard” is a patch of grass attached to your house or a nearby city park, I think you’re going to love this incredibly cool song from Portland’s Cat Doorman that’s the perfect anthem for spring. Calling all the Kids to the...
A fun free music download for Easter: Jelly Beans by Mista Cookie Jar
You know how bouncy your kids get after eating too many jelly beans? We’ve found the musical equivalent with this awesome new tune from Mista Cookie Jar and the Chocolate Chips that’s a perfect choice for our weekly kids’ music download...
Too Much Junk by Elska: Kids’ music download of the week
We’ve been spring cleaning our house for a few weeks now, thanks to a little book on the Konmari method of tidying and organization, so when I heard the song called Too Much Junk by Elska, I knew I had my family’s new anthem. Give it a download and I bet...
In honor of that precious hour of lost sleep, At 63 by Vered: Kids’ music download of the week
Remember those weekend mornings when you would roll out of bed with just enough time to make it to brunch? After losing an hour of sleep last night to Daylight Savings, I’m feeling a little pang for those days. Which is why my kids’ music download...
Just for You by Caspar Babypants: Kids’ free music download of the week
I know I don’t have to tell any new parent about the importance of sleep, but with Sleep Awareness Week beginning tomorrow, it’s only appropriate I feature a sweet new lullaby to mark the occasion. And this lovely little song comes off an entire album of...
Everything is Awesome: Kids’ music download of the week
Though we are still a bit miffed that The LEGO Movie wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Movie category, we give two thumbs up to the academy for nominating Everything is Awesome for Best Original Song. Hey, it’s nice to see a...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
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