Mark Nester and singer Kristin Kribs. Photo by Christie Bleck.

Cheers to the Lansing Journal for this article on social worker Mark Nester. Nester, who works for Waverly Community Schools in Michigan’s Delta Township,  recorded a CD of songs that teach children lessons on manners, managing friends and other social skills.

Nester took two years to record a CD, which includes the songs “The Problem Solving Song,” “Children, Like A Garden” and “Differences.” The CD is sold locally.

“They’re designed to help kids, parents and teachers think out some of our difficult moments,” Nester said.