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Great Day

(2009, Pop music for kids, by Milkshake, Label: Milkshake Music)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Rock music for kids that parents will love too.

The themes of this music are:   chasing your dreams, dancing, friendship, life skills, love

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Many songs encourage good behavior and the healthy aspects of being a kid: movement, playing, being kind, cleaning up, friends, loving life and family, and appreciating the good things ("I just need a home and good books to read").

  • Role models:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Mentions "Barbie" and "Ken" once, but only to describe "things" that kids sometimes want but don't always need.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Great Day

Parents need to know that this former indie rock group now makes rock music for kids, and this latest album is full of kid-friendly lyrics and parent-approved riffs to rock out to for the whole family. Their music has been featured on Noggin, PBS Kids, and Discovery Kids.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the lyrics. A lot of songs encourage dancing, movement, and being healthy. What are some ways that kids can practice living a healthy lifestyle, even in the face of so much junk food advertising, fast food, and entertainment that often keeps them planted in front of a TV or computer? Do you think companies focus their advertising on young kids too much?
  • A few of the songs touch on the idea of disagreements with friends or occasional childhood disappointments (scraped knee, calling someone names), but also offer positive ways to deal with these disappointments. How do you handle it when things don't go your way?
  • Is there too much commericalism around kids' products today? From Dora to SpongeBob to Hannah Montana, how much is too much? And how can parents teach their kids to be realistic and responsible when it comes to their favorite characters and shows?
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