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<\/a>Behind the face of \u201cBaby Beluga\u201d (one of his most popular songs), Cavoukian is involved with many charities and organizations. He has also started up his own organization, Red Hood Project, which focuses on children\u2019s internet safety.<\/p>\n
One group in particular that Cavoukian has recently been involved in is the Canadian Self-Regulation Initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cSelf-regulation is something that both kids and adults benefit from,\u201d says Cavoukian. \u201cIt means that when you feel stressed, you\u2019re aware of it, and that you very quickly can do one or two things that make you feel relaxed so that you can enjoy your day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Even after all these years, Cavoukian\u2019s music continues to be a hit with children, be it through classics such as \u201cBanana Phone\u201d or with newer songs. Cavoukian calls those who grew up with his music \u201cBeluga grads,\u201d and sometimes those grads come to his concerts with their own kids in tow.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel grateful that after almost 40 years my music is still enjoyed by families,\u201d he says. \u201cIt is a great honour to have Beluga grads come to the show with their own kids; they experienced the music through their childhood, and now into their adulthood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cavoukian says that he has great compassion for those parents that he sees at his shows, and for parents in general.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy heart goes out to all the parents out there doing their very best for their little ones who aren\u2019t always at their best. I take my hat off for all the parents. You create the best society when you pay attention to the priority needs of the very young during the early years of life.\u201d<\/p>\n