It’s an understatement to say that kids today are having to deal with a difficult world. They’re confronted with issues we didn’t even think of when I was a child. Even many preschools have to perform safety drills to prepare kids for the possibility of a shooter. And cyber bullying and other online dangers didn’t exist when I grew up.
Every parent and caregiver should learn how to actively listen to a child’s struggles … in effect, to be a therapist. I’ll cover some helpful techniques in other posts to help kids deal with anxiety, but today, I want to share some free reassuring and comforting music that can help children cope with anxiety a bit better.
Free Comforting and Reassuring Music to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
In general, I’m organizing these songs from music for young children to music for teens and even adults. At the end, I’ll have a section of specifically religious reassuring and comforting music.
Hush Little Baby |The Kiboomers
Sesame Street: Dave Matthews and Grover Sing about Feelings
“Baby Beluga” by Raffi (Raffi in Concert with the Rise & Shine Band)
Mister Rogers – I Like You As You Are
Wonderful You — by Nancy Kopman
FROZEN | Let It Go Sing-along | Official Disney UK
Safe and Calm for Children – Children Meditation Song by The Learning Station
Kate Voegele – Lift Me Up (Lyrics / HQ)
“Safe & Sound” – Taylor Swift featuring The Civil Wars (The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond)
Backhouse Mike (Michael Corcoran) – Okay
Jimmy Eat World – The Middle – Lyrics
“Sunrise” (Official) – Our Last Night
Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)
Reassuring and Comforting (Christian) Religious Music to Help Ease Kids’ (and Adults’) Anxiety
Jesus Loves Me
I’ve Got Peace Like A River Kids Charge Song
Jesus Loves Me, Songs & scriptures of reassurance
Britt Nicole – The Sun Is Rising with lyrics
“I Look to You” by Selah
You Are My Hiding Place – Selah ( With Lyrics)
Blessings – Laura Story
Meredith Andrews – You’re Not Alone (Official Music Video HD) Lyrics
Hillsong UNITED Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) Lyric Video
Slow Down (Chuck Girard)
Matt Maher – Lord, I Need You
You might also want to try some “Free Relaxing Music.”
And sometimes some “Free Happy Songs,” could be what’s needed.
If you’re looking for ideas to help a child deal with a tragic event or in the news, check out the resources in my post “Look for the Helpers” Mister Rogers Word Art Freebie.
ALL THE POSTS IN THE FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION SONGS SERIES HERE AT MY BITS OF POSITIVITY BLOG
- Free Bucket-Filling Videos for Character Education
- Free Manners Songs for Home or Classroom
- Free Thank-You Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Gratitude Songs and Rhymes for Home or School
- Free Patience Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Kindness Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Responsibility Songs and Rhymes for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Respect Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Respect is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Friendship Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Friendship is one of the core Olympic values.
- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
- Free Determination Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources} – Determination is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Equality and Fairness Songs {Character Education Resources} – Equality is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Helping Hand and Helpfulness Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
- Free Curiosity Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Honesty Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Orderliness Songs and Activities {Character Education Resources}
- Free Songs about Obeying the Rules {Character Education Resources}
- Free Happy Songs for Kids {Contentment, Cheerfulness, Joyfulness Resources}
- Free Self-Control Songs for Kids {Character Education Resources}
- Free Educational and Song Videos about Honor
- The Best Kids’ Songs for the Holidays {Traditional Holiday Songs + Character Education Songs}
- Free Reassuring and Comforting Songs to Help Ease Kids’ Anxiety
ALL THE POSTS IN THE FREE SONGS FOR CIRCLE TIME SERIES AT MY LIVING MONTESSORI NOW BLOG
- Free Educational Songs for Circle Time
- Free Spanish Color Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Sign Language Color Songs for Circle Time
- Free Sign Language Alphabet and Phonics Songs
- Favorite Clean Up Song (actually a pre-circle-time song)
- Free Clean Up Songs (Tidy Up Songs) and Rhymes
- Reinforcing Letter Sounds with Phonics Songs
- Free Back-to-School Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kissing Hand Songs, Poems, and Videos to Ease Separation Anxiety
- Free Celebration of Life Songs and Printables for a Montessori Birthday
- Handwashing Activities for Kids – Free Songs and Lessons
- Free & Fun Toilet Learning Songs {Potty Songs} for Toddlers
- Free Grandparent Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Fall Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Halloween Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Thanksgiving Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Winter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Arctic Animal Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Penguin Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Arctic vs. Antarctic Songs and Educational Videos
- Free Christmas Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Hanukkah Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Kwanzaa Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free New Year’s Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Martin Luther King Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Songs about 100 {Free Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time}
- Free Groundhog Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Valentine’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free President Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Chinese New Year Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free St. Patrick’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Spring Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Easter Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Earth Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Cinco de Mayo Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Mother’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Father’s Day Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free American Patriotic Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Free Summer Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
- Educational Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays Pinterest Board
Does your child (or do you) have a favorite comforting song?
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