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Charlie Appelstein, MSW and The No Bad Kid Band
Using engaging melodies and mantras (raps), to make the important principles and techniques more accessible to parents.
More than 25 singers and musicians were used to create Parent Rapsody, including: gospel singers from Boston’s Berklee School of Music; the choir from Temple Shalom in Newton, MA; an award winning trumpet player from Boston College; an internationally renowned vocalist from Virginia, and various members of the popular band, The Adam Ezra Group.
This novel approach to parent education combines rhythm, rhyme, wordplay, and engaging melodies to promote core child-rearing practices. A handy companion for all seasons of family life.
Go ahead and download the lyrics or listen to Song Samples.
To learn more about this project, view Don’t Yell, Gently Tell song video:
Below is a list of the Parent Raps created for this CD:
I Kids Need Attention
Routines
Be a Good Role Model
Keep Things Neat
The Power of Support
Limit Setting
One Chance
Don’t Yell, Gently Tell
Take Humor Seriously
Rapatouille
Believe in Them
Say “Please” and “Thanks”
Give Them Choices
Tell Them
We All Take it Personal
There for Me