Raffi Riffs On Love, Chores & Children's Music

In this episode of Reading With Your Kids , Jed welcomes back legendary children's singer, songwriter, and author Raffi to celebrate his new picture book "Mama Loves It." The book is based on a song Raffi recorded with Canadian trio The Good Lovelies , all about kids pitching in with household chores. Through joyful lyrics and warm illustrations, it encourages children to see chores not as burdens, but as chances to help their families and feel like part of a team. Raffi talks about his long creative journey—over 50 years of making music for children—and what keeps him energized: the pure magic of songwriting and the knowledge that millions of fans are waiting for new music. His upcoming album centers on the power of love , which he describes as the most powerful, infinite energy we know—something the world needs more of, especially in turbulent times. He reflects on his audience of " Beluga Grads "—the adults who grew up with his music and now share it with their own kids—and the joy of performing for children who come ready to sing, laugh, and enjoy his famously silly jokes. Raffi also shares his Child Honouring philosophy and the work of the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring , which promotes principles like respect, nonviolence, and emotional intelligence, especially in the early years of life. In the final segment, Jed chats briefly with Dr. Rekha Rajan about her lively picture book "Can You Dance Like A Peacock?" , which invites kids and families to move, dance, and learn animal facts together, blending STEM learning with the arts and joyful, interactive reading.

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Raffi Riffs On Love, Chores & Children's Music is an episode from Reading With Your Kids Podcast by Jedlie Circus Produtions, Inc.

This episode is 55:13 long.

This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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