Just Another Day in Paradise

Who it's for

Phil Vassar runs through the comic grind of a young household, from bills to messes to noisy kids.

Feelings it meets

• Parenting Under Stress
• Gratitude
• Stress

What it is

"Just Another Day in Paradise" is from Phil Vassar's self-titled debut album and was released as a single in June 2000; Vassar co-wrote it with Craig Wiseman. The song follows a couple raising a family amid everyday household hassles such as spoiled milk, a broken washing machine and a stack of bills. It reached No. 1 on Billboard's country chart.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Children”