That Parenting Musical

Music photographer Violeta Álvarez, born in Texas to Mexican parents, has begun a new photographic project exploring her own family's story and the broader experiences that connect immigrant families. Featured in work by photojournalist Jesús Jank Curbelo, the project marks a shift from her established music photography toward more personal documentary storytelling about identity, heritage and belonging.

Children's music channel Bang Bang Monkey has released a new song called 'Mosquito Go Away', part of a summer-themed collection about bugs and insects for young children. The song, aimed at kids and families, is drawing heavy engagement this season as parents look for lighthearted summer content. It joins a wave of insect-themed nursery songs popular during warmer months.

The children's channel TigiBoo is drawing a large audience with its song 'Knock Knock! What's in the Egg?', a surprise-themed nursery tune built around the reveal of what is hidden inside an egg. The release has accumulated nearly two million likes, placing it among the most-engaged music content worldwide, and parents appear to be sharing it heavily with young children.

Musician and educator Dan Saks has released a picture book called "On Our Bikes." To mark its launch, he traveled across the Netherlands with his family, riding the country's famous cycling paths through countryside routes. He documented the trip in a music video and vlog, which are drawing attention from parenting audiences interested in cycling and family travel.

Bluey and Bingo, the stars of the hit Australian children's series, are set to make their Disneyland debut in a new musical experience. The announcement gives young fans a chance to see the popular characters live at the California theme park, adding a family favourite to Disney's entertainment lineup.

A parent heading to a concert by a band they loved in the past has been replaying the group's newer material and found it still holds up. The surprise hit at home is their three-year-old, who has taken to one of the songs and now sings along with the parts that are not screamed. The anecdote is winning warm reactions for its picture of heavy music passing down a generation.

One-hit wonder Norman Greenbaum released a music video a year ago for his 1969 classic Spirit in the Sky. The clip follows a Los Angeles teenager whose parents confiscate his devices; he takes their 1968 Mustang, picks up his girlfriend and spends a carefree day without phones. Listeners are sharing the nostalgic video and praising its charm.

A man who set out to find his biological parents uncovered an unexpected family history rooted in music. Reports say what he found far exceeded his expectations, turning a personal search for identity into the discovery of a remarkable musical heritage. Stories like this continue to resonate widely, as adoptees and others share their own experiences of searching for biological family online.

An educational nursery rhyme teaching the alphabet to kids and toddlers is pulling in a large audience, with tens of thousands of likes on the animated children's song. The content, styled as a fun ABC learning video, reflects the steady demand for early-learning music aimed at preschool children.

Broadway performer Kara Lindsay has performed 'Behind', a song from the musical about parenting, in a newly released performance video. The clip, shared via Playbill, gives audiences a listen to material from the show, which draws on the everyday challenges of raising children. Musical theatre fans have been sharing the performance and discussing the show's relatable take on parenthood.

Broadway performer Kara Lindsay is featured in a behind-the-scenes look at a musical centered on parenting, according to Playbill. The piece highlights her involvement with the show, which explores the joys and struggles of raising children on stage. Coverage of family-themed theatre and Lindsay's continued stage work is drawing attention from musical theatre fans.

People are listening to "It's Been So Long" by The Living Tombstone, the fan-made song inspired by Five Nights at Freddy's. The track, released in 2014 and written from the perspective of a victim's parent, continues to hold a place in gaming and internet music culture, and listeners are sharing it again now.

A parent writing in Business Insider says she replaced Spotify with CDs for her 8-year-old child and calls it one parenting decision she has not regretted. The piece is drawing attention as part of a wider conversation about limiting children's screen time and streaming habits, with parents debating whether older formats like CDs offer a calmer, more deliberate way for kids to listen to music.

Music photographer Violeta Álvarez has launched a new personal project exploring her own heritage. Born in Texas to Mexican parents, she is documenting the experiences that connect immigrant families, beginning with her own story. The work, photographed by Jesús Jank Curbelo's report, marks a shift from concert photography to intimate portraiture of identity, family and migration.

Penn State's School of Music is welcoming students' families to campus with special performances as part of Family Weekend. The event gives parents and relatives a chance to hear student musicians perform during their visit. Family Weekend is a regular feature of the university calendar, offering families a look at campus life and student activities.

Theatre South Playhouse is bringing back Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical for a new run. The family favourite follows the extraordinary Matilda Wormwood as she outsmarts the cruel headmistress Miss Trunchbull with her sharp mind and a bit of magic. Local theatre fans are welcoming the revival, which gives families and young performers another chance to see the hit stage adaptation.