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Baylor University, Texas

written & performed by Alan Riva

Parents reported that CHILDREN HAVE A STRONG POSITIVE REACTIONS TO THE SONG & they memorized it quickly. THEY CONTINUED TO SING THE SONG even though the intervention HAD BEEN OVER FOR MONTHS

Teachers reported that the Children Liked The Video because of the SONG THEY SANG & DANCED ALONG TO.  Most children REMEMBERED THE SONG in such a way that they STARTED SINGING IT EVEN BEFORE THE VIDEO WAS PLAYED & would CONTINUE SINGING THE SONG THROUGHOUT THE DAY.  Children also HUMMED THE SONG at naptime & SANG IT ALL TOGETHER ON THEIR OWN

Using Theory-based Motivational Theater with Multiple Exposures & Related Activities may be an Effective Behavioral Intervention to Increase Consumption of Vegetable Dishes by Pre & Grade School Children that is Easily Disseminated  to a Large Sample.

SONG ON DVD

written & performed by Alan Riva

Kids Domain Family Resource 4 Star Rating  

Parenting Media Awards Parenting Media Award  

The Dove Foundation Family Approved for Viewing Award  

SONG ON DVD

written  performed by Alan Riva

Coalition for Quality Children’s Media Endorsement  

Parenting Media Awards Parenting Media Award  

Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award  

Bronze Telly Award 26th Annual Telly Award  

The Dove Foundation Family Approved Viewing Award 

School Library Journal: Review / Recommendation 

American Library Association: Review / Recommendation  

Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award

PRESIDENT of LAUREL HILL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

"WINK AND BLINK"

“Over the past year we have had the great pleasure of working with Captain Al Riva to create songs for our award-winning children’s educational video series, Adventures with Wink & Blink.   Captain Al has been an important part of our success strategy.   He is a consummate professional who is enthusiastic and easy to work with.   More importantly, however, his songs are fun and entertaining for kids.   In crafting his songs, Captain Al is keenly aware of the educational and developmental needs of our child audience.   As a result, the songs Captain Al has contributed to our series help children learn with smiles on their faces and music in their hearts.   We give him our highest recommendation and we  look forward to working with him again and again.”  ---"Robert Rasmussen"

DVD: TIME OUT TOT

written & produced by Alan Riva

Parent’s Choice Awards Parent’s Choice Award™ 2004  

The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award  

Dr. Toy’s Best Awards Approved Seal  

The Dove Foundation Seal of Excellence Award  

The Top Creative Toy Parenting Media Award

"PAUSITIVE PROGRAMS" / TIME OUT TOT 

"Alan, you continue to amaze me!   You are a wonderfully talented musician / songwriter and I am grateful that you are working with me on this project.  The musical “personality” you created  for each of these characters and situations  are remarkable.   Your music has brought the DVD  to a whole other level!  I can't wait for you to see it with your music laid under it!  It's awesome!  Thank you sooo much for sharing your talents!!"—"Ann"