[Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
Parenting doesn’t always go the way we hope, does it?
“How come I’m scolding them every day?” “I thought I’d be a more relaxed parent…” Many moms and dads probably find themselves regretting things as they watch their child sleep.
In this article, we’re introducing songs about parenting that we want moms and dads in the thick of child-rearing to hear.
We’ve gathered everything from moving tearjerkers to relatable, laugh-out-loud “parenting life” tunes.
If you’re feeling worn out, give them a listen.
May they bring even a little comfort to moms and dads’ hearts!
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[Parenting Song] A Song Dedicated to Moms & Dads Working Hard at Childcare (21–30)
Let’s just sleep for today.Horishita Sayuri
“Let’s Just Sleep Today” is a parenting support song by Sayuri Horishita, a singer-songwriter from Fukushima Prefecture.
Many mothers doing solo parenting hardly get a moment to breathe—there’s always something to do in those brief windows when the child finally takes a nap, yet without a real break, nothing gets done.
If that sounds like you, please listen to this song and give yourself permission to take a proper rest once in a while.
Mom’s backIrihi Akane
I can feel the broad and profound love of working mothers in “Mama no Senaka,” sung by Akane Iribi, a singer-songwriter from Fukui Prefecture.
If a child were to say, “I want to do the same job as Mom!” and share that dream, it would be the greatest joy for a parent.
[Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare (31–40)
I chose you.Suwa Momoko
The picture book “I Chose You” was created from a poem written by an obstetrician-gynecologist who set down the words that overflowed as they thought about the many mothers’ experiences in the delivery room.
Soprano singer and mother Momoko Suwa composed a melody for the poem and sings it with a gentle, silky voice.
Tears flow at the message from the baby.
Your smilemomo
Momo, a mom to a little boy who was always stretched thin by work and parenting, wrote a song called “Your Smile” based on what she felt while raising her child.
Its down-to-earth lyrics, which any parent in the midst of child-rearing can relate to, will warm your heart.
Parents in the thick of raising kids are truly busy every single day.
You work and run around all day, and even then things don’t go as planned, leaving you exhausted… In those moments, seeing your child’s innocent smile can be such a relief and comfort.
Please listen to this song, remember those feelings, and take a moment to savor the happiness that comes with parenting.
Mama’s SongCafe rarugo
Cafe Largo, a café located in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is owned by Wataru Kubo, who is also active as a musician.
After seeing his wife navigate childbirth and childcare with anxiety in an unfamiliar place, he opened this café as a space dedicated entirely to expectant and new mothers.
Their song “Mama no Uta” is a beautiful piece that sings of the hardships of parenting—and of the love for one’s child that surpasses them.
homeKiyama Yusaku
Yusaku Kiyama, who is also the father of four boys, sings “home,” a song that makes you feel children’s growth and the bonds of family.
Even on days when you fail at work, no matter how tired you are, humming this tune will surely put a lighter spring in your step on the way home.
Circle of Thanksayaka
“Arigatou no Wa” was produced as the campaign song for Kit Kat’s “Let’s deliver a ‘thank you’ to someone special!” and was also used in the 2013 Kit Kat commercial featuring Ayaka herself.
The lyrics express gratitude to a mother living far away, and many listeners may find themselves thinking of their own mothers when they hear it.
One of the joys of parenting is working with the hope that someday your child will feel the same way.