“Songs to Deepen Self-Acceptance”

Deepening Self-acceptance in Children and Adults with Disabilities/Support for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Selections from Songs For The Inner Child have been used by families who have children with Down Syndrome, most particularly How Could Anyone (How could anyone ever tell you, you were anything less than beautiful … How could anyone ever tell you, you were less than whole … How could anyone fail to notice that your loving is a miracle, how deeply you’re connected to my soul… ).

The lyrics to this song have been a powerful tool in helping new parents accept a child born with any kind of disability, as well as in gifting their child with the unconditional love and acceptance the song brings. Particularly as children get older and may be teased, or feel self-conscious about a disability, many of these songs can help support and deepen their understanding that they are, as the lyrics of You Can Relax Now affirm, “you are a child of God … and that will never change…”