What music are your kids listening to? With Mitch Tambo: I AM ME out now!
About this episode
Breanna Jayne Sada and Mitch Tambo discuss the impact of music on children's identity and family connections, exploring age-appropriate music and parenting insights.
What happens when your child outgrows nursery rhymes but isn't quite ready for mainstream pop music? In this episode of Let's Reconnect , psychologist Breanna Jayne Sada sits down with award-winning Indigenous Australian musician, author and father of four, Mitch Tambo, to explore the powerful role music plays in childhood, identity and family connection. Mitch also shares the inspiration behind his new children's album I Am Me , created to bridge the gap between preschool songs and adult music while promoting confidence, culture and positive messages. From explicit lyrics and age-appropriate music to raising daughters, navigating blended families and encouraging children to embrace who they are, this conversation is packed with parenting insights and heartfelt stories. In this episode, we discuss: • Why the lyrics children hear matter more than many parents realise • How music influences identity, confidence and values • Finding age-appropriate music beyond nursery rhymes • Raising four daughters and navigating the changing stages of childhood • Parenting in a blended family and building strong relationships • Helping children embrace their culture and individuality • Why…
People in this episode
Host: Breanna Jayne Sada
Guest: Mitch Tambo
Topics covered
- music in childhood
- parenting insights
- identity and culture
- family connection
- age-appropriate music
- blended families
Keywords
- children's music
- parenting
- identity
- family
- cultural connection
- music influence
- blended families
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: I Am Me
Places: Australia
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