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Kids today are experiencing levels of stress like never before, and what they see and hear is forming new connections in their rapidly growing brains. Hundreds of studies point to the importance of teaching social and emotional skills, and Happy Kids Songs help children to learn them in a positive and meaningful way.
Brain researchers note that songs “tickle” the brain in a highly pleasurable way, releasing endorphins that provide feelings of happiness and energy. Most people can remember the words and meanings of songs they haven’t heard for years, perhaps because music lights up a variety of brain centers, including language, hearing, and rhythmic motor control.
Anthropologists point out that all cultures embrace music in a variety of forms, and it’s the only thing that, worldwide, people spend more on than prescription drugs! Listening to songs is a fun way to “make the medicine go down,” and kids welcome tools to better handle their feelings, relationships, and practice positive thinking.
“I listened to your songs with my grandchildren, and we loved them…”
–Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. author, Emotional Intelligence
Happy Kids Songs have been shown to be an effective means of enhancing learning and retention. Research specific to their use in the Santa Barbara Public Schools has shown that:
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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