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The Story


When I was growing up, our house was always full of neighbors’ kids, cousins and friends.

Add four siblings to the mix and our house was quite a zoo. As a matter of fact we called it the Proulx Zoo!

To keep some semblance of order, and to keep her sanity, my mother would have quiet time in the afternoons where

we would listen to music. Those times were some of my favorite memories, curled up on the floor under a

cozy blanket reading the stories that came with the albums, listening to the music.

My favorites were The Music Machine’s “Have Patience” and Disney’s “When You Wish upon a Star.”

 


These songs stuck in my head throughout my life, giving me courage, inspiration and motivation during difficult times. 

While rushing to work in high school I’d hear “Have patience. Have patience. Don’t be in such a hurry.” During depressive

states in college wanting to give up on my dreams I’d hear “When you wish upon a star.”



When several parents who had used my Guided Meditation Lessons from the Children of the New Earth

magazine with their older children asked me to write something for their toddlers and preschoolers, I knew

I wanted to create something that would not only teach children life lessons, but stick with them for life.

the songs I had loved in childhood were great inspirational songs, but they were missing one key ingredient, the how. 

 

 

“Have Patience.” Great idea! How? “Wish upon a star. Your dreams come true.” Tried it, no luck. How?



As I started writing the songs for the children I was set to inspire, I wanted to give them more.

I wanted to give them that extra oomph in life that could help them succeed, not just in school, but in life!

So that’s when the life readiness lesson portion of The Melodies was born.

 


We spend so much time teaching our kids their ABCs and 123s to get them ready for school,

we sometimes forget to get them ready for the tests in life.



As all day kindergarten becomes the norm and children are educated academically at an earlier and earlier age,

we must also remember to provide them with the skills to deal with the social, emotional and psychological tests

they will encounter in their daily lives. The Melodies give children practical, down-to-earth and instantly effective tools

 to help them cope with all the challenges presented in this new world.



The Melodies Life Readiness Lessons are a roadmap for the kids to follow.



“Love one another.” Great idea, how?

Answer: A Love Song’s Life Readiness Lesson – “Use words of love!”



“Change your attitude.” Great idea, how?

Answer: Thank You Song’s Life Readiness Lesson – “Use Gratitude to Change Your Attitude!”



I chose to produce not only a CD with the songs, which are enjoyable to listen to on their own,

 but also a second CD where each spoken lesson is followed by its corresponding song.



As the children listen to the lessons and the songs, they gain instant knowledge on a

technique that can help them with the challenges presented in daily life.


From “Seeing with Your Heart” to even “Sitting Still,” these life readiness exercises prepare children

for the social, emotional and psychological challenges of life while giving parents and teachers immediate

tools to help by using these lessons as the issues arise.



Based on tried and true methods taken from meditative techniques, psychological applications and child development insights,

 The Melodies Life Readiness Songs and Lessons not only prepare children for life today,

but they stay with them to encourage well-being throughout their lives.



The Melodies, with the amazing musical composition from Grammy Award winning composer and

jazz musician John Proulx and singer/songwriter Jeannine Proulx not only help children prepare for life, but they

will stick with them for a lifetime!

 



*A portion of The Melodies: Life Readiness Songs and Lessons for Kids goes to Gathering Thunder Foundation

to build a safe home for children in need on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

 

 

 

     

Jeannine Proulx is a Nanny, Poet, Author, Singer/Songwriter, Intuitive

who splits her time between Lake Michigan and various other beautiful coastlines.

 

John Proulx is a Grammy winning composer, singer and pianist

who lives in LA and is in the process of recording his third CD under MAXJAZZ label.

He is the proud father to one very lovely little girl, who loves The Melodies.

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To contact Jeannine or to learn more about The Melodies ~ Life Readiness Lessons and Songs for Kids,

please email themelodies@hotmail.com


 

The Melodies for Kids

Spinner Arts Publications, LLC

 

Kenny Wild: Bass, Dean Koba: Drums

John Proulx: Piano, David Proulx: Vocals, Producer

Jeannine Proulx: Vocals/ Voice

 

Melodies and lyrics written by Jeannine Proulx. Music and composition by John Proulx.

 

 

Recorded by Paul Tavenner at Big City Recording Studio. LA, California 2008 and

by Andrew Mitchell at Audio Bay Recording Studio, Rockford, MI 2008

 
 

 

© copyright 2012 by Jeannine Proulx. All rights reserved.

Spinner Arts Publications, LLC