By Jessica Wolstenholm
Over the past week, I’ve been counseling kids and families over Zoom. It’s been a strange phenomenon to use technology to counsel, but certainly one I’m grateful for. And, to be honest, as I began the process in the midst of America’s COVID-19 quarantine, I thought I would hear something quite different from the words […]
By Melanie Rainer
It can be easy to read the Bible and only see the stories of the amazing men—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Elijah and Elisha. David and Solomon. Peter and James and John. But the Bible has lots of stories of incredible women too. Strong and brave women who led armies and challenged kings. Prophetesses who heard […]
By Editorial Team
“Mo-om! Can I have a snack?” It’s like the anthem of kid-dom. It seems like most kids I know would rather snack all day than eat any real meals. Actually, I know some adults who feel the same way. Some parenting resources say you should never let your kids snack between meals, it ruins their […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Yesterday, my five-year-old daughter was going to our neighbor’s house to play with their granddaughter who visits most weekends, and she said, “She is SO LUCKY! She gets to go to her grandma’s house every weekend!” Her comment actually kind of shocked me. Not that our neighbors aren’t cool people, but I never would have […]
By Editorial Team
One of the strategies to raise kind kids is to teach them how to always be looking for ways to spread kindness around like confetti. Kindness is an art that when practiced on a daily basis will paint the world with beautiful colors of love. In a culture full of negativity and meanness, our kids […]
By Editorial Team
Have you wondered how to talk to your kids about refugees? Has the subject come up as you hear reports of thousands of displaced Ukrainian people fleeing their country in this time of war? Political buzzwords and polarizing commentary on global events are just normal now. And if we’re honest, most of us would confess […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
These days it can seem next to impossible to have a regular family dinner. Most families are constantly running between sports, dance, piano, church, PTA meetings, work events, family obligations, and everything else. We’re lucky if we get one night a week where everyone in our family actually sits down together and gets to enjoy […]
By Editorial Team
Merry Christmas from all of us here at Minno! We pray your family is fueled by joy and creativity this season. To that end, please enjoy this Minno Christmas Coloring Page featuring our very own MAX the Minnow! More ways to engage your kids in conversations that matter this holiday season: Watch our Big Questions […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
. . . . . . . . . . At Minno, we know that today’s parents are trailblazers for parenting kids in a digital age. No one has ever done this before and it can be hard to know how to do it well. We are committed to partner with you as you navigate […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. It is such an honor to have you here on the Minno Life blog. Tell us a bit about why you became a counselor and specifically, a counselor for kids and young people. I think, in reality, I set out to become what I wish I had […]