Songs and musical mantras for successful parenting. This novel approach to parent education combines rhythm, rhyme, wordplay, and engaging melodies to promote core child-rearing practices.

16 MP3 Songs in this album (61:57) !
Related styles: KIDS/FAMILY: Educational, KIDS/FAMILY: Kid Friendly



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Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W. is a nationally prominent youth care specialist and author whose primary focus is on working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems. President of Appelstein Training Resources, LLC, Charlie trains and consults all over the United States as well as internationally, with treatment facilities, foster care programs, parent groups, schools, and detention centers. He has authored three youth care books that are widely used within the field, including The Gus Chronicles: Reflections from an Abused Kid and No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Understanding and Responding to the Challenging Behavior of Troubled Children and Youth.

Described by Robert Lieberman, former President of the American Association of Childrenâs Residential Centers, as âthe best youth care trainer in the country,â Charlie is a highly sought after speaker. He is a frequent keynote presenter and seminar leader. Charlie brings great
passion, wisdom, and humor to the podium. His most popular talk is titled The Glass Ainât Half Full, Heck itâs Overflowing â The Power of a Strength-Based Approach in Reshaping the Lives of At-Risk Children and Youth.

Charlie is a strong proponent of using a strength-based, positive approach in dealing with children and
youth. Strength-based practice is an emerging approach to child rearing that focuses on what kids do right and their innate capacities to lead productive lives.

In recent years, Charlie has devoted a great deal of time and energy towards using rhythm and music to help parents and professionals guide the young people in their care. His first CD,One-Line Raps for Girls and Chaps, has helped numerous children and youth throughout North America to better self-manage their actions.

Charlie and his wife and daughter live in southern New Hampshire. Charlie is an avid outdoorsman and sports enthusiast. For more information about Charlie and his materials and services, visit his website www.charliea.com or www.parentrapsody.com.