Songs and Musical Mantras
for Successful Parenting
Words & Melodies by Charlie Appelstein, MSW
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.
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 approach to parent education is based on the science of neurology:
“The brain is designed to change in response to patterned, repetitive stimulation.”
By using engaging melodies and mantras (raps), we hope to make the important
principles and techniques presented in this CD more accessible to parents.