[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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[Childcare Song] A Song Dedicated to Moms & Dads Working Hard at Parenting (41–50)
To Protect You: A Mother’s Songhaji→
This is a child-rearing song from a mother’s perspective, created by male singer-songwriter Hazi→ as the third installment of his “I’ll turn your true story into a song” project.
There aren’t many songs in which a man sings about a mother’s feelings for her child, and that’s precisely why this one is likely to resonate with fathers as well.
The music video, made from fan-submitted photos of mothers and children, is also a must-see.
What you gave meRiumi
The song “What You Gave Me” by Rimi, a singer-songwriter from Tokunoshima in the Amami Islands, portrays the feelings of a mother who has seen her beloved child off to the sky.
The lyrics, which express the emotions of losing a child, strike the heart with piercing intensity.
It’s impossible to truly imagine the sorrow of being predeceased by one’s child, but even if such a tragedy were to occur, we would want to shower our children with so much love that we have no regrets.
Your cheekYuReeNa
Kimi no Hoppe (Your Cheeks) is a song by singer-songwriter YuReeNa that aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 2014.
The lyrics convey not only a mother’s feelings for her child, but also the child’s point of view, expressing how parent and child cherish one another.
Listening to this song—born from thinking of a friend who became a mother—together with her gentle voice, fills you with a warm, tender feeling.
Letterback number
The love our parents gave us continues to support us at the very center of our hearts, even after we leave the nest and live apart.
In back number’s “Tegami” (“Letter”), you can feel the importance placed on cherishing the everyday expressions of a parent’s love.
As a parent, it would make me happy to know my child felt this way.
Mama’s SongKokoroya Jinnosuke
I think this song will lighten the hearts of mothers everywhere.
As a woman, a wife, a mother—aren’t you pushing yourself a bit too hard? Between the household, childcare, and your own needs, it’s honestly impossible to keep up with everything.
I feel many women end up trying harder than they need to.
This song gently tells those of you who are doing your best, “It’s okay not to push yourself.” It doesn’t have to be ideal—you are precious and needed just as you are.
That’s what it feels like this song is saying when I listen to it.
I love you, Mom.Yuko Eto
Yuko Eto, a singer from Kyoto, not only pursues her music career but also runs music classes for children starting from infancy.
She is also involved in the “I Love You, Mom Project,” which supports parenting, and this song, “I Love You, Mom,” was created as the project’s original piece.
A baby can only express “I love you” by crying.
When you feel worn out from parenting, please give this song a listen.
Thank you for being born.fūko
A song I want people who are doing their best with parenting—even when it doesn’t go as planned—to listen to is “Thank You for Being Born.” It was created in 2021 by Fuko, a musician who is also active as a radio personality.
The track has gained popularity on TikTok, so some of you may already know it.
Gentle piano sounds wrap around feelings of anxiety and irritation.
It’s a moving message song that reminds you of the moment your precious child was born.
Experience its warm sound that relaxes a heart tired from parenting.
