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 Nicole Blades | Best Apps
Everyone likes singing karaoke. Well, everyone except maybe my husband, who prefers to do a Leonard Cohen-style speak-singing thing when it’s his turn up at the mic. Still, even he would get a kick out of Hook’d, a fun social music app that blends selfie...
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...
by Nicole Blades | Entertainment, Kids
We know. Frozen — and all of its songs — will never leave us. Acceptance is key here, friends. But I have to admit, it tickles me something serious whenever I hear (or better, overhear) little voices trying to belt out the movie’s big ballads. So...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Holiday music has been playing in my home for the past two weeks. and if I was ever worried that the magic of Christmas would fade as my kids got older, turns out my three tweens are even more excited about the holidays now than when they were much younger. In fact,...
