Episode 3: It’s not just noise - parenting with meaningful melodies

EPISODE DETAILS

In Episode 3 of I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting, Ben sits down with Mr. Steve the Music Man to discuss the importance of enthusiasm, his early-childhood memories of music, and to listen to his ukulele music. Mr. Steve is a writer and performer who creates high quality, socially conscious music for children.

SHOW NOTES

1:45 - Introduction to Mr. Steve, his work, and his songs

7:30 - How and what he learned about kids after starting this work

11:30 - Importance of enthusiasm; How to talk to children

14:45 - The power of music on children

18:20 - His experience with Musicians on Call

21:45 - Mr. Steve plays his song "Don't Text and Drive"

23:55 - Early childhood memory of music

24:35 - Is music important for newborns?

27:45 - Should we encourage creativity or practicality in children?

31:30 - Reawakening child-like curiosity in new parents; Being open; Breaking cycles

35:30 - Mr. Steve's personal anecdotes

40:00 - Key takeaways; Advice

WHAT IS I SLEEP GREAT: A NON-PARENT'S GUIDE TO PARENTING?

I Sleep Great: A Non-Parent's Guide to Parenting is a new podcast hosted by Ben Oddo and produced in partnership with Nurture the Next. Through educational and entertaining interviews, we are going to focus on some of the more challenging moments of parenthood, like stress management, nutrition, and play. Our hope is to empower better parenting, and ultimately healthier, safer homes for more resilient children.

We'll be releasing episodes on nurturethenext.org or wherever you get podcasts. Also make sure to follow us on social media @nurturethenext. Parenting is hard and we're here to help.