“I have long been a fan of using the arts to promote the cause of healthy child development. Charlie Appelstein’s Parent Rapsody is an excellent addition! The music draws you in and the message is sound. I recommend it to anyone seeking a way to reach parents and help them attend to what needs doing to make the lives of children better in this time when so many parents are confused and distracted.”

James Garbarino, PhD Director, Loyola University of Chicago’s Center for the Human Rights of Children
Internationally Renowned Youth Care Expert.
Author of the critically acclaimed books Lost Boys and Parents Under Siege.

“To be a parent is to face ongoing challenges, joys, frustrations, doubts, and excitement.  In my workshops, I am often asked what books and material I would recommend to assist parents in their interactions with their children.  After listening to Parenting Rapsody I now have another wonderful resource to recommend.  Charlie Appelstein is to be applauded for producing a CD that captures essential values and strategies of parenting in such an entertaining, informative fashion.  The moment I finished listening to the CD, I immediately pressed the play button to hear it again.  I am certain that each time parents listen to the songs, they will reflect upon their role as parents.  It is wonderful when learning about important issues can be so much fun.”

Robert Brooks, Ph.D., co-author of Raising Resilient Children and
Raising a Self-Disciplined Child.
One of America’s leading experts on building self-esteem in children and youth.

“During a therapy session several years ago, a devoted — but frustrated –Mom said to me, “I really do try to be a good parent….but sometimes I forget.

“Puzzled, I asked, “Forget what?”

“I know how I should respond and react to my child, but — sometimes when I am in the middle of a crisis or a problem with my kid — I FORGET and I revert to old habits of punishment and yelling. Afterwards, I regret it and feel awful”

Youth care specialist Charlie Appelstein has devised a unique and innovative strategy to assist parents with this problem. PARENT RAPSODY provides Moms and Dads with catchy musical pieces that enable them to recall and use effective parenting strategies…even in the heat of the moment.

By listening to and memorizing the songs and lyrics, the parent is actually IMPRINTING the
information on her brain so that the wisdom is easily accessible to her when a behavior problem occurs.

PARENT RAPSODY can make a real difference for your family. These songs will help to bring
peace and tranquility to your home and will improve your relationships with your children.”

Richard D. Lavoie
Author of It’s So Much Work to be Your Friend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Charlie Appelstein has brought the idea of promoting change to a new level. Parent Rapsody is truly music with a message. From children and adolescents to parents and caregivers, there is something for everyone. Cleverly written and exquisitely performed, Parent Rapsody simultaneously taps into our hearts and minds, filling our spirits with hope. I highly recommend it!”

Bob Bertolino
Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Maryville University
Sr. Clinical Advisor, Youth In Need, Inc.
Author of Strengths-Based Engagement and Practice and Change-Oriented Therapy with Adolescents and Young Adults

“Charlie Appelstein could teach the telephone book and make it interesting.  His animated personality and razor sharp insights have assisted parents and professionals alike in building positive relationships with the young people in their lives.  His new CD, Parent Rapsody - Songs and Musical Mantras for Successful Parenting, has succeeded in pushing out the front edges of his work in the field of child and youth care.  In Parent Rapsody he has created an engaging and penetrating vehicle for helping parents to adopt effective pathways for building and maintaining healthy relationships with their children.  It teaches the need to practice connecting habits such as: the power of support, voice control, positive role modeling and showing respect in messages that are soaked in music and wrapped in melody.   The CD is literally unforgettable with such gems as “don’t yell, gently tell.”  The commitment and enthusiasm that Charlie has invested in this new teaching piece make learning fun and easy to access.  I highly recommend Parent Rapsody to any parent or agency wanting to make a difference and strengthen relationships with young people.”
 

Mel Kennah, BA, MA, MBA
President of the New Brunswick Association of Youth Residential Services Inc.
A strong voice in the Canadian child and youth care field
Executive Director
Moncton Youth Residences Inc.

“Fans of Charlie Appelstein are going to love his newest work, Parent Rhapsody.  This CD utilizes a variety of musical styles to convey positive parenting messages.  When mom and dad are feeling at their wits end, listening to Parent Rhapsody will be like talking to a best friend.”

James Parcell
Senior Clinician & Family Educator
Family Resources, Inc.
Davenport, IA

More from James:

“I shared your CD with a colleague.  Her reaction to Don’t Yell, Gently Tell (“The monk sound won’t play well to a mid-western audience”) led to my feedback about putting it near the end of the CD.  So, this lady goes on a mini-vacation with her four children.  They’re all in the back seat of the van yelling and fighting as they travel down the highway surrounded by cornfields.  She said to me, “I just kept thinking, “Don’t yell……gently tellllll.” 

James Parcell
Senior Clinician & Family Educator
Family Resources, Inc.
Davenport, IA

“The CD is amazing!  Thank you for sharing it with me.  The lyrics are extremely powerful and the songs are both fun and moving!  It is such a great & creative way to educate people about supporting their kids!”

Sara Feinberg
Inclusion Facilitator
Newton Public Schools
Newton, MA

 

“We’ve been listening to your CDs in the office today - I am going to listen to the parenting one at least 100 times!”

Lori Augustyniak
Cabot Coalition
Cabot, VT