When we first watched this video, it brought tears to our eyes. There’s something about the combination of the song and the images used that really touches you — a gentle reminder of how quickly childhood passes, and how much it matters to slow down and savour it.
Watch it below and tell us if you agree: is this the most beautiful song about parenting ever?
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Moms across the world are labelling this song as the best song ever. Listen for yourself.
Posted by Unstoppable Mother on Saturday, 18 June 2016
The song is called Slow Down, by Nichole Nordeman, and you can buy it on Amazon. It’s the kind of song that puts into words what so many parents feel but rarely say out loud — that the ordinary, everyday moments with our kids are the ones we’ll miss most.
Why this song resonates with parents
Parenting is full of moments that feel small at the time — the bedtime stories, the messy breakfasts, the endless questions — but that we look back on with real longing once our children have grown. Slow Down captures that bittersweet truth beautifully, pairing a heartfelt melody with images that speak to every parent who has ever wished they could pause time for just a little longer.
It’s a lovely one to watch with a cup of tea once the kids are in bed, and perhaps to share with a partner, a parent, or a friend who might need the reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment.
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- The Natural Power a Mum Has to Make a Baby Calm — a touching look at the instinctive bond between mother and child.
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Over to you now — what did you think of the song and the video? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
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