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What a Ride
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What a Ride

Why We Recommend It

Eric Herman's quirky, funny CD encourages kids to chase their dreams. Bonus: Parents like humming along, too.

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Where do kids go after they're too old for children's music?

By elementary school, kids start making connections between music and musicians, and performers become important role models for kids. That's why kids love High School Musical. But kids' music -- like the musicians -- should be age appropriate. Otherwise, be prepared to hear lyrics that are way too sophisticated for your 7-year-old.

A good place to start: Some of the best kids' music comes from Disney stars. You can't go wrong with the Jonas Brothers.

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A Very Special Christmas Volume 7 by Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Miley Cyrus, Mitchel Musso
Parents Need to Know...

that many of today's top tween stars appear on this holiday benefit album featuring traditional Christmas carols and holiday pop songs. There's no coal in this stocking as all the tracks are appropriate for any age. And because this is a ... read more

Age 6+
A Very Special Christmas Volume 7
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Kiss & Tell by Selena Gomez
Parents Need to Know...

that KISS & TELL is a typical tween album, giving clean accounts of common tween concerns like falling in love and following your dreams.   read more

Age 8+
Kiss & Tell
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Read Between the Lines by KSM
Parents Need to Know...

that this girl band has been featured on the ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You and has opened for Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato. Chances are your tweens have heard of them, or will soon. But don't worry; although they rock ... read more

Age 8+
Read Between the Lines
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"Live Like We're Dying" (CD single) by Kris Allen
Parents Need to Know...

that this first song from the most recent American Idol winner is fine for kids of just about any age, offering a snappy beat and absolutely no foul language.   read more

Age 8+
"Live Like We're Dying" (CD single)
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Abbey Road by The Beatles
Parents Need to Know...

that this album is considered one of The Beatles' finest and includes many songs that are particularly well-suited for children. It is entirely devoid of offensive language and lacks the alleged drug overtones of earlier albums like ... read more

Age 7+
Abbey Road
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"Falling Down" (CD single) by Selena Gomez
Parents Need to Know...

that in terms of foul language and adult references, Gomez gives no cause for concern with this song; however, her negative focus on romantic relationships is somewhat troubling.  read more

Age 8+
"Falling Down" (CD single)
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Mater's Car Tunes by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fun album for the entire family to enjoy, especially on road trips. If your kids are already Mater fans or Cars fans, this is just another piece of merchandise you can add to their toys, backpacks, pajamas, etc. read more

Age 5+
Mater's Car Tunes
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"Send It On" (CD single) by Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez
Parents Need to Know...

that this song performed by top Disney performers marks the start of the company's tween ecology project "Friends for Change." The upbeat single lets young listeners know that doing good can make a big difference. While the song ... read more

Age 7+
"Send It On" (CD single)
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Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this album is one magic potion that doesn't have any questionable ingredients. Pulling from the Disney Channel talent stable, the soundtrack features lots of famous TV faces. If you're familiar with the tone of Hannah Montana music ... read more

Age 7+
Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack
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"Wake Up" (CD single) by Sliimy
Parents Need to Know...

that while this song is largely innocuous, it does include a few more grown-up words like "loathsome," "bitter," and "sucker" that kids may inquire about. read more

Age 5+
"Wake Up" (CD single)
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SpongeBob's Greatest Hits by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that SpongeBob and his aquatic friends offer a mixed bag of bad manners and good messages. It's hard to believe these two opposing elements could co-exist on one album, but if you're familiar with the animated series, you'll know what to ... read more

Age 6+
SpongeBob's Greatest Hits
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Hannah Montana: Vol. 3 by Miley Cyrus
Parents Need to Know...

that this soundtrack album to the Disney hit television series covers puppy love, partying, and priorities. Leading a double life is the premise of the TV series and usually makes for comedic moments. On the album, the idea is taken a ... read more

Age 8+
Hannah Montana: Vol. 3
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Lines, Vines and Trying Times by Jonas Brothers
Parents Need to Know...

that although this album delves into problems with romantic relationships, the boys keep things mostly light and fun. And unlike a lot of music targeted at the adolescent market, this is one CD that parents should find easy to listen to ... read more

Age 8+
Lines, Vines and Trying Times
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The Time Machine by The Sippy Cups
Parents Need to Know...

that this CD is free of any eyebrow-raising moments. The songs about growing and changing don't really get too deep into adolescent "blossoming" but instead focus on little things, like learning to read and swim. Although the ... read more

Age 5+
The Time Machine
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What a Ride by Eric Herman
Parents Need to Know...

that this CD's lyrics are quirky and silly, but perfectly appropriate -- and enjoyable -- for any age to giggle at. read more

Age 5+
What a Ride
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Kidzapalooza by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an album full of family-friendly tunes, with songs that should appeal to various age groups, including adults. Lots of the songs teach life lessons through hip hop, punk, and jazz tracks, so little ears will also get schooled ... read more

Age 5+
Kidzapalooza
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Disney Channel Playlist by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that if their kids are fans of the Disney Channel, then this is probably already a familiar soundtrack. Even though this album can be seen as a promotion for the Disney Channel's television shows and movies, the messages are good and ... read more

Age 8+
Disney Channel Playlist
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Disney Karaoke Series: Disney Channel, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fun, worthwhile karaoke CD to let your kids rock out to like the Disney stars they already love. It features televised lyrics when played on a CD+G machine. read more

Age 7+
Disney Karaoke Series: Disney Channel, Vol. 1
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"One and the Same" (CD single) by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez
Parents Need to Know...

that this duet by Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato promotes admirable qualities like loyalty, acceptance, and friendship. The song is from the soundtrack for the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program. read more

Age 8+
"One and the Same" (CD single)
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Disney Karaoke Series: Disney on Broadway by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this compilation of favorite Broadway hits are fun for all -- those young enough to love Ariel or old enough to remember Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins. read more

Age 5+
Disney Karaoke Series: Disney on Broadway
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Broadway Karaoke Series by Various Artists
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a compilation of popular Broadway tunes from beloved musicals such as Wicked and Les Miserables, and although there might be heavy content (death, war, etc.) within the full context and production of some of these musicals, ... read more

Age 5+
Broadway Karaoke Series
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