Do you have a DVD system in the car to keep the kids entertained? Is the DVD system your sanctuary so you do not have to engage with the children?
Surely kids already watch too much TV? Do you really want to subject their eyesight to a 7″ LCD screen which is bobbing up and down during a typical journey.
Don’t get me wrong, TV is not a total evil for little ones, it’s like anything, all good things in moderation. If I am with children I prefer to sing songs and engage with them. There is always a selection of CD’s available that hold a multitude of children’s songs which if anything are fun to learn.
A few years ago I just happened to be watching bid-up TV when a pack of 10 Childrens CD’s were on – I brought one and they are still in use today. I have never seen the same pack again which is a shame as there are plenty of other children who would enjoy the variety of songs which were recorded.
The closest that I have found to this is a CD on the Mulberry Bush site. The CD features a collection of 18 songs including ‘The wheels on the bus’, ‘Ten green bottles’, ‘If you’re happy and you know it’ and ‘clap your hands’.
Now in fairness I am aware that 18 children songs won’t go a long way if you are on a four hour drive. But there are also other alternatives, there are loads of story books including all the Roald Dahl stories on CD, and these are excellently narrated stories which children and adults alike can enjoy. But don’t segregate your children, enjoy stories with them.
Children love the interaction, and do you know what? Give it a chance and so will you!
Mulberry Bush – Children’s Travel Songs
Amazon – Roald Dahl Story CD’s
I have to agree with you. I can not even read while some one else drives how can you watch tv on a small screen. Music is better way to keep kids busy and maybe they can use ipod so you do not have to listen to thier music.
Those are really sweet tones. My kids really love them.
I bought Finding Nemo for my nice which she watches all the time when they go somewhere. I also recorded Pepa Pig cartoons and created 1 long DVD for her. In car dvd system + children’s favorite films/music make long car journeys enjoyable.
I love the Mulberry Bush Cd. Or should I say my kids love it.
Children loves music
Hi,
Thanks for the info.
Congratulations for the blog, real good.
I found that alternating between songs and dvd’s make my life liveable, but we were driving 12 hours days, and at that point you would do anything to make it to your final stop!
Great collection of songs. I still remember hearing that songs when I was a kid. Thanks for this advice pal
I always give my son many classic song. Many people said that good for our child brain.
I found your blog by chance . but i have to say that it’s great blog very useful information and very interesting subjects just greetings and good luck
i’m not going i will be always checking for updates.
Add A Comment
This site uses KeywordLuv. Enter YourName@YourKeywords in the Name field to take advantage.