by Christina Refford | Kids
As another blizzard rages outside my suburban Boston window, Caspar Babypants’ wishful song, I Wanna Be A Snowman, will be running through my head as I shovel this afternoon. But since my kids still love the fluffy white stuff, and this song is just so cheerful...
by Christina Refford | Kids
If you’re looking for a fresh new song to play for your little sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, I have a gorgeously groovy new tune that has quickly worked its way into our hearts. With a very 60’s sunshine-pop sound, Sandra Dedrick’s Love You is...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Last week, I rounded up three songs from Seattle kindie bands for those Seahawks fans who wanted to play more of the hometown team’s music leading up to today’s big game. Well, today, I turn to my own backyard and have pulled together three cool performers...
by Christina Refford | Kids
I heard a local Boston radio station announce they wouldn’t play any Seattle bands until after the Super Bowl which got me thinking. . .maybe there are Seahawks’ families who would prefer to listen to their home team’s kindie bands in the week...
by Christina Refford | Kids
If you love to read, this Saturday’s National Readathon Day gives you a perfect excuse to spend the day reading to, and with, the kids. So this week’s recommended music downloads are a trio of songs from Latin Grammy-nominated Mister G that celebrate books...
by Christina Refford | Kids
My kids are pretty comfortable in their own skin–at least it seems that way based on what they leave the house wearing–but I’m always on the lookout for upbeat, positive-message songs for them to absorb and enjoy. That is, as long as they...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Forget complicated resolutions; this year, I just want us to get back to basics. Unplug more often to play together, read longer stories at bedtime, and perhaps the simplest resolution of all: Give more love whenever and wherever we can. And I’ve found the most...
by Christina Refford | Kids
We’re pretty sure Santa is checking his list twice as the sleigh gets loaded with gifts, so it’s a little late for any of our kids to make amends if they’ve been just a wee bit difficult this year. But rather than threaten them with lumps of coal,...
by Christina Refford | Kids
With Hanukkah beginning this week, it’s a good time to download kids’ music and 90’s songstress Lisa Loeb’s brand new song to have ready to play as you light your evening candles and enjoy the holidays with your family. Titled simply Light,...
by Christina Refford | Kids
If you’ve heard Run Run Rudolph one too many times already this season, let me introduce you to one sweetly sophisticated tune that has become a new holiday favorite for me. A duet by Walter Martin and Kat Edmonson, I Walk So Slow Under the Mistletoe has jingled...
