We explore why nursery rhymes, designed for children, so often feel unsettling when placed in darker contexts. Tracing their origins through folklore, Victorian culture, and modern horror theory, we ...
Close your eyes for a moment and think back to those nights when someone sang you to sleep. " These songs felt safe, ...
Family Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and fun designed for toddlers and active walkers through preschool age; 10:30 a.m.
Of Flanders and France in a storm of pains. To the mellifluous voice of a far-off song, They have gone on a journey of ages long. They have left behind their earthly name, And their earthly body, to ...
View post: Jerry O'Connell Calls Out Parents Over a Common 'Sick' Habit Kids’ lives today are becoming more and more sedentary. Jump rope can offer great exercise to keep both girls and boys healthy ...
It is difficult to imagine that Njeri Wangari found the idea of writing for children intimidating. After all, she is an accomplished poet who has spoken to hundreds of people in various spaces and ...
"Chhoti Si Asha from Rangeela" A beautiful song about the innocence and dreams "If You're Happy and You Know It" A classic children's song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" A fun, energetic song ...
The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. When else do you get to whip up new holiday recipes, while the children actually spend more than 30 minutes on Christmas crafts? Not to mention, ...
The origin of call and response music can be traced to Africa. It was used to teach and invite participation from others during public gatherings and religious rituals. Over the years, the music has ...
Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life. Get ready to cringe at these childhood favorites. It’s no longer enough to ...
We grow up with these songs – these lyrical and melodic earworms, that continue to be passed down the generations. Here are 10 of the all-time best nursery rhymes. We may not immediately think of them ...