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Rainbows and Sunshine (AGES 6:11) children relaxation CD created with doctors as a healing/bedtime CD for homes & hospitals. Guided imagery can help with anxiety, insomnia, asthma, surgery, ADD, cancer, autism, night terrors.. PREVIEW at airy-melody.com

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I got these for my 5 year old granddaughter. They worked like magic, helping her settle down at bedtime, not waking up serveral times at night. The music, stories and soothing voice. are magnificent.

This CD is very soothing and relaxing. "Rainbows" is a peaceful story, with beautiful songs about sunshine and a rainbow. My children loved listening to the story and the songs; it relaxes children and puts them to sleep. The guitar parts were written and arranged by professional Boston musicians, and you can tell. (One of the musicians now plays lute with classical ensembles in New York city.)

Sunshine is more like a relaxation/healing narrative, except that the language used to describe the exercises is appropriate for children. Again, the music is soothing (keyboards and waves), and voice is very peaceful.

This CD is beautifully produced, and is perfect for this age group. It was reviewed by doctors (pediatricians and psychologists) to make sure that is appropriate for this age, and that it does not contain imagery that children in hospitals might be sensitive to. The narratives include scientifically-proven exercises; there has been a lot of research about the effectiveness of these mind-body exercises.

I very highly recommend this CD; you will not be disappointed!

This is a great CD and is very well-produced. It is not only good for young children who would be lulled to sleep by the soothing music but also for older listeners who would find it relaxing to listen to at the end of a hectic day.

I would really recommend buying this CD. It is a real investment.

I bought "The Swan and The Mermaid" for my 4 year old and "Rainbows and Sunshine" for my 7 year old. A friend told me about them. Both CDs are wonderful; the music is beautiful, the voices are soothing, and they are really are right for their ages!

My 7 year old loves Rainbows and Sunshine. It is very soothing and the narratives are perfect for him. I like that there are two different narratives; Rainbows is more like a story about floating on a cloud, with songs about sunshine and rainbows. (I love the vocals on these songs; the voices are soothing and pretty.) Sunshine is more like a relaxation narrative, except that it explains things in "kid" terms.

My son liked the CD right away. I play it every night before bed, and I let him listen to it in the car when we drove to my mother's house for Thanksgiving. It helped him fall asleep in the car (it is a long drive), and it helped him fall asleep at night at Grandma's house. It was so great to be able to sit and talk with my mom at night while my kids listened to their CDs and went to sleep!

Sometimes I listen to it with him. He was nervous about a report he had to give in school, so in the part where you can picture doing something I suggested that he imagine giving the report without being nervous. It really helped him! I was happy to have a way to help with this; I wish I knew how to do this when I was his age.

I highly recommend these to anyone who has kids, especially kids who are anxious or have trouble calming down and going to sleep.

-Ronnie Santos

I love this CD, and am very happy to have it for my children. It is very warm and positive, and they like to listen to it. I feel that teaching my children positive skills is one of the best things I can do for them. I can tell a lot of thought and work went into this. I like the nature songs in Rainbows; they are positive and beautiful. I love the guitar and vocals, and the lyrics in the songs. (The guitar is especially pretty to listen to with headphones on.) I also like the strings and waves in the other narrative. The scripts in both narratives are relaxing and soothing. It is interesting how different the music in each narrative is, and how the relaxation techniques are different in each narrative.

You will be very happy with this CD; buy it! It will make your life easier while it teaches your child positive skills.

I myself have done guided meditation and found it very relaxing. So, when my son needed surgery and was very upset by it all, I looked for a children's relaxation CD. I was thrilled to find that this CD fit the bill perfectly! My son loves this CD -- it really helped him relax and overcome his anxiety. He started listening to it at night a few weeks before he had surgery, and it put him to sleep right away. We took it with us to the hospital where he listened to it while being prepared for surgery, which helped him relax through that very stressful time.

I love the voice, the pace, the music, and the imagery on this CD. It was a complete lifesaver for my son and me! He still listens to every night.

My family and I love this CD. Rainbows and sunshine is very soothing and beautiful. It gives children the feeling they are safe and being enfolded in a big hug. I recommend it to parents. It is a good way to help children feel safe and peaceful in this fast paced world. This is a great tool for parents.

bought this for my 10 yr old who is having some anxiety. It was waaaaay to "wordy". there is constant talking and not enough time to follow the directions. the one positive we both saw was the different tracts you can choose from. This tape lacks meaningful deep muscle relaxation exercises.

A friend told me about Airy Melody CDs. I went to Airy Melody's website to listen to these CDs before I bought them... and I wound up buying all three CDs! I LOVE all three of them! They have made our lives so much easier, and have been a real lifesaver. Sometimes I have walked through the house and heard all three CDs being played, a different CD in each bedroom! That's okay with me, because I find the voice, songs, and narratives very soothing. And I feel like it is another important way for me to take care of my family.

I got "Rainbows and Sunshine" for my older child. She is just plain stressed; I think a lot of it is the everyday stress that all children have today, and the fact that she has been the target of bullies a few times. Also, her younger sister is sick a lot, and that is scary. She loves the music and narratives, and listens to the Rainbows and Sunshine every night before bed. I hear her singing the songs about Rainbows and Sunshine sometimes, and she does the breathing when she is stressed at school. We also used the visualization techniques to help her prepare for a dance recital and an oral report at school.

She is waking up less with nightmares, and wakes up in a better mood. The other day she woke up grumpier than usual, and I realized we had forgotten to play the CD. I also find the CD relaxing, and enjoy the narrator's soothing voice, and relaxing songs about nature.

I bought "The Swan and The Mermaid" for my youngest child, who has been diagnosed with Ehrles Danlos syndrome and IBS. It is almost impossible to describe what it is like to deal with chronic illness with a child, but if you are parent who in the same situation you know what I mean. Anyway, she LOVES The Swan and The Mermaid. She uses the techniques in kindergarten, and we listen to it on the way to hospital for tests and sometimes during the tests. She adores the stories and the music. When she is home sick, I also put it on.

Sometimes my older daughter listens to The Swan and The Mermaid too. (Originally she did this to help her younger sister, like Airy Melody suggested in the CD insert. They said it is a good way for a sibling to help another sibling who is sick, it benefits both kids.) However, even though it is for younger children my older daughter likes it too!

Finally, I bought "Waves and Light" for me and my husband. At first he listened to help with extreme abdominal pain, which they finally discovered was his gall bladder. (His surgery stressed us all out; thank God we already had our CDs!) He said that the musical narratives helped him relax and feel less pain, and I know they helped me feel less afraid with every thing going on. I listen to them before bed, and sometimes when I wake up in the night. I love the soothing voice and peaceful music. They help me relax and go make to sleep, usually before the CD ends.

I can't recommend these CDs highly enough! If you aren't sure, go to Airy Melody's website and listen to the samples. I feel these were a very wise investment for my whole family. They make our lives easier, and I feel good knowing that we are all learning the latest techniques for coping with stress. They really help with surgery, hospital procedures, chronic illnesses, and everyday stress!

Rainbows and Sunshine is a simply wonderful CD, and certainly met all of my expectations. The music is excellent: wonderful, child-friendly lyrics and well-written and well-produced music. The narrator's voice is very calming (particularly for a stressed-out child OR adult!), and the pacing of the narration is perfect.

If you are looking for a CD that will relax your child and lull him or her gently to sleep, Rainbows and Sunshine is a great choice. Highly recommended!