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. […]

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 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 […]

Teaching Kids the Bible Through Stories: The Dead Sea Squirrels and Minno

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Wondering the most effective ways to teach the Bible to kids? Whether you are a parent or a children’s ministry leader, teaching kids the stories of the Bible can feel like a daunting task. Family Bible studies and curriculum can often be too complicated or involved. That’s where Minno can help—with shows like The Dead […]

How To Write A Family Mission Statement

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

In today’s culture, we’re all about sharing stories. We flock to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to tell our tale through daily photos and to watch the story of others’ lives unfold in our feed. The more we have access to the story of others, the more we wonder about our own. Comparison […]

The Ultimate Guide to The Dead Sea Squirrels

By Jessica Wolstenholm

Introducing The Dead Sea Squirrels: A New Show by VeggieTales Co-Creator Mike Nawrocki. Minno is excited to announce the premiere of The Dead Sea Squirrels, an all-new animated series from Mike Nawrocki (VeggieTales, LarryBoy) available exclusively on our streaming service beginning February 14, 2025! If your family loves VeggieTales, get ready to be excited—Mike Nawrocki, […]

The Light of Epiphany: Hope for the New Year

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

There’s a bright light shining through our front window. The curtains fell down one evening in December while my husband and I were watching TV. We heard a crash and rushed to the dining room to see our front window curtains on top of my buffet, the one filled with my china. Thankfully, nothing was […]

8 Kid-Friendly Questions to Ask at the Thanksgiving Table (besides “What are you thankful for?”)

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Try as I might, I’ve yet to get my kids (ages 10 and 7) to think beyond the norm when it comes to counting their blessings. “What are you thankful for?” I ask as I hand them a paper leaf and a pen to record their gratitude on our Thanksgiving tree. We’ve been keeping this […]

Teach Your Kids About Jesus [Free Download]

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Do you desire to teach your kids about Jesus but are not sure where to start? Have you found most resources to be boring, outdated, or uninteresting? Minno and the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids are just what you need! Helping our kids learn about Jesus is one of the most important things we […]