Sweet Dreams My Little Friends
Through the intertwining of positive imagery, vocal and instrumental music, Sweet Dreams My Little Friends creates a comforting, restful, and affirming experience for the listener, especially children. It helps remind us of our personal worth and God-given inner beauty. Children are provided with lullabies and affirming conversation, including relaxation exercises, deep breathing, and story visualization, all which create a feeling of peace where the child in us all can safely rest.
Who was it created for?
Although this album would make a wonderful gift for any child or teen from a friend, parent or grandparent, it is especially valuable in the healing process for those who have experienced abandonment, trauma or abuse issues. The Dr. Laura Schlessinger Foundation uses these cassettes for children who are removed from abusive family situations. Over 2000 Copies have been donated to families affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Over 15,000 copies have been requested by relief organizations including Mercy Corps, Teddy Bears for Tykes and others.
What does it contain?
When we experience stress and trauma at any age, love can be one of the most effective tools to promote healing. Sweet Dreams My Little Friends both speaks and sings the truth about our innate personal value and our endless possibilities. Children of all ages, even teenagers, are sharing their inspiring stories of how this album is making a difference in their lives. Kira Johnson, age 6, tells of how she is finally able to fall asleep without sucking her thumb.
The mother of Christian, a super active 3-year-old boy, tells of how he “calms right down” whenever he hears the CD. He is then able to sit quietly and color and singing along. Pat, age 57, listens before falling asleep to remind her of her innate worth and unstoppable beauty.
Messages you will find in the album:
- You are lovable, and it's okay to feel good about yourself.
- You matter. You have great worth, just the way you are.
- Your feelings are valuable and important.
- There is a safe, nurturing place for you.
- Letting your feelings out is healing
- Understanding your feelings can be healing for your body.
Quotes from Sweet Dreams My Little Friends:
- "Look into my eyes. What do you see? . . . I see you as a powerful, beautiful person. I'm so thankful that I get to be with you and remind you that you are worth all the love in the world. You deserve tenderness and fairness. You have important reasons for living. You are creating goodness and light; inspiring peace and joy in our world. Thank you for being alive."
- “Look up and see the night sky, full of bright stars. It's beautiful because there are so many different stars; each one shining it's light. You are like a star, full of light, shinning, making a difference in this world. Feel the light inside of you getting brighter and brighter. This is a light that no one can take away, because it is you, wonderful you.”
- “Every creation in nature is different, and each one is beautiful. They don't have to do anything special to be important and interesting. They just are what they were born to be. Each one is amazing just as it is. And so are you! You were born lovable and complete without doing anything! You were created amazing and wonderful!”
- “You are full of light and peace. You are important. Notice how big breathing makes you feel. It's okay to have deep feelings. You are lovable no matter how you feel because you were born lovable!”
