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, […]

How to Talk to Your Kids About Jesus’ Death at Easter

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By Editorial Team

Around Easter every year, we start to think about how we’re going to talk to our kids about Jesus’ death – which is a pretty tricky topic for little kids! Most people like to skirt the topic. I get it. It’s not an easy one. Who wants to talk to kids about torture? About archaic […]

On Mothering an Autistic Child: When God Doesn’t Take It Away

By Minno

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we’ve invited author and single mother of six, Katie Blackburn to share honesty, encouragement, and hope for moms parenting a child with autism. We pray this post uplifts those in the trenches and inspires others to understand, honor, and support brave disability moms in their sphere. by Katie Blackburn […]

5 Ways to Explore God’s Creation this Spring

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By Editorial Team

Spring is such a glorious and beautiful time of year! All the freshness and excitement of new life and the possibilities that come with it. It is also a fabulous opportunity to take advantage of hands-on opportunities to talk with your kids about God’s creation. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new […]

Family Dinnertime Devotions for Lent (Printable)

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By Melanie Rainer

Join us at Minno for each week of Lent (the 40 days preceding Easter set aside for fasting and preparation for Holy Week) with our short Family Dinnertime Devotions. If you’ve never observed this sacred season or want to learn more, check out the great resources in this post. Not sure which article to start with? […]