For Dad

For Dad

Author: The Children's Hour Inc. June 15, 2025 Duration: 59:00
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This time on The Children’s Hour, we're celebrating Father's Day with a musical special all about dads and father figures. Through songs, poetry, and rhythm, we hear how fathers love, teach, and support their kids in many different ways. Find the episode page at https://childrenshour.org/for-dad Our guest is the legendary John Legend. He joins us to talk about being a parent and how that inspired his Grammy-nominated children's album, My Favorite Dream. We hear songs from the album, including L-O-V-E, which features his wife and kids singing along. John Legend tells us about his musical childhood, how he stays connected with his children while working, and why creating music for kids has been a dream come true. This special episode is filled with joyful, heartwarming music that honors dads everywhere. This episode was written and produced by Katie Stone, with production help from Sarah Gabrielli and Daniel Lentz. Engineering by Eli Henley, and post-production by Augustin Tafoya. The Children's Hour is produced by The Children’s Hour Inc., a nonprofit based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and distributed by Native Voice One, the Native American Radio Network. Find more at ChildrensHour.org. © 2025 The Children's Hour Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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