How to Talk to Kids About Easter (Even the Tricky Parts)

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

For many Christian families, Easter is one of the most meaningful moments of the year. It’s the story at the center of our faith—the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. But when it comes to teaching kids about Easter, many parents find themselves wondering: How do I explain the hard parts? The Easter story includes […]

Young David: Where to Watch and What to Expect

By Jessica Wolstenholm

If you were lucky enough to see the DAVID movie in theaters, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” After all, when we as parents feel good about the content our kids enjoy, everybody wins! Thankfully, you’re in luck all over again. Here at Minno, we’re excited to tell you about our Young David animated series. […]

Simple Ways to Practice Lent with Kids

By Minno

Christmas is behind us and Easter is drawing near.  If you’re like me, it seems like the time between these two holidays passes by more quickly than it used to. After all, the new year brings new commitments—resolutions for a better you, whole-house cleanouts, work demands, intense sports schedules, school projects and more. Before you […]

One Word For Kids: New Year, New Growth Goal

One Word for Kids

By Jessica Wolstenholm

I’ve never been much of a resolutions person. The few times I tried to start the year with specific promises to myself, I came up short by Valentine’s Day. In the past few years, though, I’ve found great success in goal-setting each month in small doses and choosing one word as a theme or banner […]

The Ultimate List of Christmas Christian Kids Shows

By Lindsay Hanzlik

Some of the best moments of the Christmas season with kids come when everyone cuddles up on the couch to enjoy a holiday show or movie. And we especially love when those programs point us back to the true reason for the season. Thankfully, here at Minno, that’s what we’re all about with fun and […]

Simple Ways to Practice Advent with Kids

By Minno

As parents today, we have endless options for making the most of Christmas. We can scour social media for the latest and greatest deals. We can peruse Pinterest for DIY decor ideas. We can buy ready-made advent calendars filled with treats and toys galore. But sometimes, the best way to enjoy the magic of Christmas […]

The Importance of Dual-Language Learning for Preschoolers

By Minno

When you’re parenting a preschooler, it can feel like a big win to hear him say “please” without any reminders from you.  But a four-year-old who throws out a casual “por favor?” Now that’s really impressive.  It’s also totally possible. Kids are sponges. They soak up everything we do and say. That’s how they learn […]

When You Don’t Know What to Do or Say. . . Pray

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By Minno

This has been a hard week for the world. When things get hard and ugly outside the walls of our homes, it is a natural reaction to hide our heads under the covers and pretend everything is okay despite the groans of the world around us. Life can be uncomfortable and overwhelming and oftentimes we […]

The Ultimate Guide to Micah! on Minno

By Jessica Wolstenholm

If your kids don’t want to compromise on fun and you don’t want to compromise on faith-building, Micah! is perfect animated show for your family! Micah makes faith make sense in a kid’s world. And when kids start to see God’s truth in the middle of their lives, it’s the kind of connection that sticks long […]

Low Stimulation Shows for Kids: The Science and Benefits of Gentle Screen Time

By Minno

by Stephanie Thomas Today’s parents are of the age where we can say things like:  “Back in my day . . . watching TV meant being welcomed into the neighborhood by Mr. Rogers and encouraged by LeVar Burton to look for answers to life’s questions in a book.” Those were the good ol’ days. Now, […]