I Like You

Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Sawyer (age 5) discuss something that can be a challenge but also fulfilling once we learn how: using kind words.Something as seemingly simple as saying "thank you," "let's share," or "I like playing with you" can be hard, but using kind words is foundational to children's social and emotional development. It builds empathy and helps children to grow healthy relationships. Using kind words helps kids learn that their words have power — and can help others feel good!The episode begins with an open conversation about the importance of using kind words. Then Benjamin and Sawyer pretend to show the difference between using kind words and doing the opposite. Using the Tune Up method, Benjamin and Sawyer co-create a catchy song about the power of kind words. (The song was produced by GRAMMY®-winning musician Dean Jones. It will be released as a stand-alone music tomorrow, and soon on the Tune Up album!)Perfect for kids ages 3–10 and for listening together as a family.Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Learning By:🌟 Discussing everyday kind words. 🌟 Discussing how you feel when others use kind words.  🌟 Talking about different scenarios at school, on the playground, or at home, and talking through the pros and cons of different words we could use or different ways to talk to others. 🌟 Brainstorming ways that your family could use more kind words. 🌟 Using the Tune Up Method with your child to create your own song about kindness.About the Tune Up Podcast:Tune Up uses the healing power of music to help children (and the adults who love them) tackle challenges of early childhood, from cleaning up to including others. In each episode, teacher and musician Benjamin Weiner chats with a child about a difficult topic. Together, they write an empowering song to take on the challenge. Tune Up helps children to build social and emotional skills, growth mindset, coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and mindfulness skills. It's also FUN and a perfect co-listening experience for kids and their grown-ups.About Host Benjamin:Benjamin Weiner is a writer, composer, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes for shows including Dora on Paramount Plus, Rosie’s Rules on PBS, and Vida the Vet on Netflix, and makes kids music as Princess Backpack and Benjamin. His first picture book is in the works with Simon & Schuster.Subscribe, Rate, and Share:If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Tune Up.🎧 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TuneUpSparkler 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tuneupsparkler📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuneUpSparkler/Credits:Tune Up is hosted by Benjamin Weiner. It is produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Brittany Sommer Katzin and Dana Stewart.🌈 Visit The Tune Up Website: https://playsparkler.org/tuneup