Ep. 363 – Dave Reminick: Let Kids Be Kids

What happens when we stop treating children like adults-in-training and start embracing the way they actually see the world?

In this episode of The On Purpose Podcast, Jerrod Hardy sits down with award-winning composer Dave Reminick, the creative force behind the children’s music project Dad Joke, for a conversation about music, creativity, curiosity, and the importance of letting kids be kids.

Dave shares how creating music for children has taught him to appreciate their wonderfully different perspectives—and why adults sometimes unintentionally get in the way of that creativity. Instead of correcting a child's story or reshaping an idea to make more sense to an adult, what if we simply listened and allowed their imagination to lead?

Jerrod and Dave explore the role music can play in childhood development, learning, and self-expression, as well as a lesson that applies far beyond childhood: creativity works best when we're having fun.

Dave also discusses authenticity in art and why creating something because it brings you joy can be far more powerful than creating for approval or external expectations.

From wonderfully absurd songs like "I Hope Nobody Drops a Big Rubber Horse on My Head" to deeper conversations about curiosity and creative freedom, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best thing we can do—for our kids and ourselves—is make room for a little more imagination.

Connect with Dave - https://www.davidreminick.com/

Listen to DadJoke - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WrkBLseik5OfpT0DHphjB

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