Be More Present with Your Child and Build Lasting Memories in Just 5 Minutes
We often feel like we aren’t the parent we want to be. But in just five minutes, you can turn the mundane into the memorable and build a deeper relationship with your child.
Think back to a time when you had a few unplanned minutes with your child. Instead of reaching for your phone, imagine lifting your child onto your shoulders, their eyes lighting up, and swaying to a simple melody that makes them feel on top of the world .
This is the Parenting A to E method: simple tools to help you be more present and create meaningful memories for you and your child.
Start Your Journey to More Meaningful Parenting with This Free Song And Experience the Impact of the Parenting A to E Method!
A song like “Dancing on Daddy’s (or Mommy’s) Shoulders” is just one of the many meaningful ways to connect through music, touch, and movement you can bring into your life.
This song is just one of 14 included in the Parenting A to E course, each crafted to make daily routines joyful and meaningful. Dancing on Daddy’s Shoulders embodies the magic of simple activities that bring extraordinary benefits:
Benefits to you:
Strengthen Your Relationship
Engaging in music and movement with your child creates special moments of connection that deepen your relationship. These shared experiences foster trust, communication, and emotional closeness, helping you build a stronger, more meaningful bond with your child.
Build Lasting Memories
The small, intentional moments you create with your child through music and play turn everyday activities into cherished memories. These rituals become a foundation for a lifetime of joyful recollections, strengthening your family’s emotional ties.
Reduce Stress
Taking a few minutes each day to engage in calming, joyful activities with your child helps reduce stress for both parent and child. These moments of connection create a sense of peace, grounding you in the present and promoting overall emotional well-being.
Benefits to your Child:
Boost Brain Development
Research shows that music activates multiple brain areas, enhancing memory, language skills, and spatial reasoning. Movement and rhythm, combined with melody, stimulate your child’s brain in unique ways that support their cognitive growth.
Enhances Social and Emotional Growth
Engaging in music and touch with a parent fosters secure attachment, trust, and emotional bonding. Physical closeness during activities like this reduces stress for both parent and child, promoting overall emotional well-being.
Supports Physical and Emotional Well-being
Moving in rhythm and balancing on a parent’s shoulders strengthens your child’s motor skills, coordination, and sense of balance—all essential for physical health and confidence.
What is in Dancing on Daddy's (Mommy's) Shoulder
Through Dancing on Daddy’s Shoulders, you’re nurturing your child’s growth while creating moments they’ll cherish. Each song and activity in the Parenting A to E course is designed to build a strong foundation of connection, joy, and learning.
Sign up now to receive Dancing on Daddy’s Shoulders and discover how the Parenting A to E course can bring more smiles, love, and developmental support to your family’s everyday life.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Craig Parks is a passionate advocate for joyful, intentional parenting, drawing from over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. As a father of two—including a child with special needs—Craig understands firsthand the unique challenges and rewards of raising children in a fast-paced world.
With a background as a professional musician and creator of two successful summer camps, Craig has a talent for sparking joy and connection through music. His years as a kids' musician have allowed him to see how simple moments can create deep, lasting memories. He has also been a sought-after speaker at conferences on inclusion and special needs, sharing insights on creating inclusive, compassionate environments for children.
Through his extensive work, training, and parenting journey, Craig has learned from renowned professionals in child development, distilling his knowledge into his Parenting A to E Method. Having positively impacted thousands of families across Southern California, Craig is excited to bring his approach to a broader audience, helping parents everywhere turn the everyday into something extraordinary.
