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Music is a wonderful gift that many people don't realize is there for the taking. It can help lift your spirits when you are down. It can raise your energy level. It can get children to dance and be happy when they are cranky. Hello... did you hear me ? Music can help your kids to be happy too! Music is wonderful! The key is knowing what music your kids like, and what inspires them. I have found that my kids like classical music like Mozart and Beethoven when they are in a quiet mood. I don't know if it has made them any smarter, but classical music sure does make them slow down. When they are crabby or hyper, they like fast songs that make them move. It is great to put on different styles of music and see your child's mood transform. It might not work every time, but once they get used to hearing their favorite songs and having "dance parties", they will start to recognize music as a form of expression. I have learned to use music as a useful tool with my kids and I hope you will too. Personally, I like all kinds of music, except (sorry to all of you country fans) I just can't stand country music. Everyone is different though, and it is amazing how my children really do appreciate so many different kinds of music. One of my daughters is a rocker, one is more of a bohemian and the other is just a music nut. We like to experiement with international music from India, Spain, South America, Africa and Asia. Learning about music can make learning about geography fun too! There is a lot of popular music out there right now that is entertaining for both kids and parents, like Hannah Montana and High School Musical, but the classics and alternative music styles work too. Just make sure to watch the language if that is important to you. To find the music that your children will respond to, try a variety of musical styles. Mix it up! iTunes is great for exploring new types of music and sampling new artists! And don't forget to look for live music events to let your children experience music in person. It is culturally enriching and helps them to get out some of their energy, not to mention it is cool! If there are songs that you and your family like, please share them with us in the Responsible Family forums ! Here are the songs that our family loves most. There is a little of everything in this list... Song - Artist We Got the Party - Hannah Montana Nobody's Perfect - Hannah Montana Best of Both Worlds - Hannah Montana Something in the Way She Moves - James Taylor Can't Get You Outta My Head - Kylie Minogue Get the Party Started - Pink Wake Up - Hilary Duff Le Freak - Chic Stayin' Alive - The Bee Gees Mickey - Toni Basil We Are Family - Sister Sledge Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez Porcelain - Moby Faster Kill Faster Pussycat - Paul Oakenfold featuring Brittany Murphy Only You - Joshua Radin Grace Kelly - Mika Superfly - Curtis Mayfield Tell Me 'Bout It - Joss Stone Respect - Aretha Franklin If You Want to Sing Out - Cat Stevens Bubble Toes - Jack Johnson Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar Me and Julio - Paul Simon Alive - Pearl Jam My Own Two Hands - Ben Harper & Jack Johnson Sugar Magnolia - Grateful Dead Ain't That Right - G. Love Clocks - Coldplay It's Getting Better All The Time - The Beatles Pick Up The Pieces - Average White Band Here's to You - Hamilton Camp Pink Panther Theme - Henry Mancini Such Great Heights - The Postal Service Float On - Modest Mouse Jet Fighter - The Three O'Clock Desire - U2 Copacabana - Barry Manilow Brass Monkey - The Beastie Boys Black Tambourine - Beck Big Time Sensuality - Bjork Let's Get It Started - Black Eyed Peas Moi Je Joue - Brigitte Bardot What else is missing that you and your kids like? Go here.
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