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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]