Got girls? Hoo boy do you need Cathy Heller

Hearing an eight-year-old belt out a song about romantic love, or a six-year-old mournfully sing about the end of high school is a bit unsettling. Fortunately, I have found Cathy Heller, whose debut CD, Say Hello to the Sun, gives my kids the type of melodic, dance-around-the-room pop music they find irresistible, with parent-approved lyrics for kids too young to even think about dating.

It's Up to Me kicks off the CD with upbeat pop that reminds me of the peppy positivity of Katrina and the Waves' Walking on Sunshine mixed with a Go-Gos beat. Supergirl is a great anthem for little girls with lyrics like, Why don't you just stay Clark Kent, I'll take care of the happy ending. And Cathy's strong, clear voice on both the faster pop songs and the softer ballads kicks the butt of some of the more commercialized, digitally-enhanced voices out there.

Perhaps the best proof that Say Hello to the Sun resonates with my kids is that they have already played it enough to be able to belt out the lyrics along with Cathy. Thank goodness they can relate to her message-- since I don't plan to let them experience dating first hand until they are 25.-Christina

Get your own copy of Say Hello to the Sun at Cathy Heller's website.

Congratulations to Mary A and Nichole D, lucky winners of a copy of Say Hello to the Sun!