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Grammy Nominated Musicians (And Teachers) Recess Monkey Are Showing Students The Value of Good Music — And Sparkly Pants

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They’re elementary school teachers by day, and rockin’ musicians by night. (And weekends, too.) The band members of the super popular kids’ group Recess Monkey —Jack Forman, Drew Holloway, and Daron Henry— are creating cool kids’ music that both parents and kids alike can rock out to. Bubbly and bursting with energy, we spoke with the gentleman of Recess[...]

Children's Singer Laurie Berkner Makes Us All Want To Be Dinosaurs (And Friends With Victor Vito, Too)

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Victor Vito. We Are The Dinosaurs. Rocketship Run. If you have small children, then chances are you’ve rocked out to Laurie Berkner’s amazing music. Quite possibly one of the finest children’s singer/songwriters of our time, Laurie Berkner first became a household name (and honorary family member!) when her music was featured on Noggin’s "Jack’s Big Musi[...]

Freestyle Singer Cynthia Isn't Changing For Anyone

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Think of Freestyle music, and Cynthia is one of the first names to come to mind. As one of the First Ladies of Freestyle, Cynthia has scored countless hits with classics like, “Change On Me,” “Endless Nights”, “Thief of Hearts”, among others. Sitting down with Cynthia, now 37, you find a woman who is wiser, dishing about the rise and fall of Freestyle, h[...]

Michael Napolitano of Preschool of Rock Knows That The Family That Rocks Together, Stays Together

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Celebrity Interview: Michael Napolitano of Preschool of Rock As the creator of Preschool of Rock and Michael and the Rockness Monsters, Michael Napolitano makes music that makes kids (and parents) rock. We spoke exclusively with Michael and his father, Tony Napolitano (a drummer with the 50s doo-wop group, The Ideals), about the importance of fa[...]

Hip Hop Legend Rob Base Explains Why "It Takes Two" To Make A Thing Go Right

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Rob Base is one of the true fathers of hip hop. Since it first hit the airwaves in 1986, Rob’s song, “It Takes Two” has become a cultural phenomenon. Celebrity Parents Magazine met up with Rob and his family, wife April, son Robert Jr., and daughter Dysell, in West New York. Rob spoke to us about hip hop, family, and why he still loves performing[...]

Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Dan Zanes Makes Kids' Music Cool Again

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When you first meet singer/songwriter Dan Zanes, you might think that a wild and zany personality lies beneath that wild and zany hair. Think again. Dan Zanes is a thoughtful, humble man, so soft-spoken that you have to lean in to hear him well. Celebrity Parents met up with Dan at Jessy’s House of Styles in Brooklyn, where Dan got his first hair cut in [...]

Singer/Songwriter Sylvia Takes Our Inner Child On A Magical Ride With Her New Album, Nature Child – A Dreamer’s Journey

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There are some interviews that just stay with you. Such was the case with singer/songwriter Sylvia. The Grammy-nominated country star might be known for some of her popular 80s hits like “Nobody,” “Tumbleweed,” and “Drifter,” but it was us who found ourselves drifting into the most delicious conversation with singer/songwriter Sylvia as she discuss[...]

Celebrity Interview: Alex & The Kaleidoscope

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Let’s talk about Get On Board. How would you describe this album? Whether it’s learning fun facts or having a dance party or just letting your mind wander in a daydream, Get On Board! brings children on an adventure that leads to the treasures of the world. The kaleidoscope represents a unique point of view – it is the mind of the [...]

Singer Meredith LeVande Isn't Monkeying Around With Her Music For Children

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On the surface, Meredith LeVande is a gregarious, fun children’s musician. Once you get to know her, though, you find that Meredith is quite soft-spoken, thoughtful, and a true champion for both women’s and children’s rights. In an exclusive interview with Celebrity Parents, Meredith spoke candidly about growing up in an extremely abusive household[...]

Actress/Singer Gloria Loring On Career, Coincidences, And Why You Need To Start Right Where You Are

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It’s no coincidence that Gloria Loring is our cover story. Fans of Gloria’s will remember her from her days as Liz Chandler on Days of Our Lives. Or maybe from her smash hit, "Friends and Lovers." Oh, and she also happens to be singer Robin Thicke’s mom. But in addition to all those accolades, Gloria recently penned an eye-opening — and enlightening —[...]