Ms. Rachel, the bright-eyed, overalls-wearing star of Songs for Littles, is more than just a YouTube educator. She’s a mom of two and a wife to her Broadway-composer partner, Aron Accurso. Their family story is as layered and heartfelt as one of her toddler tunes, filled with triumphs, challenges, and a whole lot of love.
Rachel, born Rachel Anne Griffin on November 30, 1982, in Biddeford, Maine, is now 42 and living in New York City with Aron and their kids, 7-year-old Thomas and newborn Susannah. Let’s unpack their journey, because every detail matters.
Ms. Rachel and Her Husband, Aron Accurso: The Couple Shares Two Children
Rachel and Aron’s romance began in New York City in 2010. She was studying for her master’s in music education at NYU, and he was a rising Broadway talent, working as a rehearsal pianist for The Little Mermaid and Billy Elliot: The Musical. They met at a Unitarian church on the Upper East Side, and six years later, on July 23, 2016, they tied the knot in South Portland, Maine.
Their wedding wasn’t just a milestone. It was the launchpad for a creative partnership that would redefine educational content. Aron, a St. Olaf College graduate with a degree in music theory, brought his Broadway chops (he’s credited on Aladdin and Sister Act) to their marriage, while Rachel’s teaching experience shaped their future projects.
Their first child, Thomas, arrived in 2018, but his birth followed a painful miscarriage. Rachel has been open about this loss, calling Thomas her “rainbow baby” and even writing a lullaby for him with the lyrics, “Rainbow baby, dream come true. Rainbow baby, if you knew, every prayer we said for you.” Thomas’s early years were transformative for the family. He struggled with a speech delay and didn’t speak his first word until age two.
This challenge sparked the creation of Songs for Littles in 2019, a YouTube channel blending speech therapy techniques with music, puppetry, and Rachel’s signature warmth. The channel skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting 14.1 million subscribers and 10.2 billion views by 2025. Aron, who left his job with Aladdin to join Rachel full-time, became the creative engine behind the scenes, composing songs, puppeteering, and even starring as the goofy “Mr. Aron” in videos.
On April 8, 2025, Rachel shared joyous news on Instagram. Their family had grown with the arrival of baby Susannah, born via surrogacy. The post featured a tender photo of Rachel cradling her newborn, accompanied by a heartfelt caption. She wrote, “Sometimes timing isn’t what you plan and the road to get there is bumpier than you expect,” revealing that medical reasons prevented her from carrying the pregnancy herself.
She praised their surrogate as “the most precious gift possible” and emphasized their “immense gratitude and deep bond,” calling the experience “truly beautiful.” Susannah joined big brother Thomas, now a lively 7-year-old, rounding out their family of four.
Aron isn’t just Rachel’s spouse. He’s her collaborator, cheerleader, and the quiet force behind her success. Rachel frequently showers him with praise on social media, once posting, “There’s no Ms. Rachel without Mr. Aron,” and crediting him for supporting her through two master’s degrees (she’s currently earning her second in early childhood education). Their creative synergy extends beyond YouTube. They co-created You Are Enough, a musical about mental health, with Rachel writing lyrics and Aron composing the music. Aron has also flexed his TV skills, playing piano on The Bachelorette and The View and directing an episode of Blippi.
Life hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Rachel has taken breaks from YouTube to focus on family, most recently her two-month hiatus in early 2025. She’s also faced controversies, including backlash for a Pride Month post and criticism for fundraising for Save the Children’s emergency fund (she raised $50,000 in hours for crises in Gaza and Ukraine). But through it all, Rachel and Aron keep their kids at the center. Thomas, now a curious 7-year-old, remains their muse, while Susannah’s arrival opens a new chapter.
From a small-town Maine girl to a global parenting icon, Ms. Rachel’s story is inseparable from her roles as a mom and wife. Aron, the Broadway whiz turned YouTube maestro, is her steadfast partner. Together, they’ve built a world of laughter, learning, and love—one “Hello, friend!” at a time. And with Thomas and Susannah in the mix, the Songs for Littles universe is only getting brighter.
