I never thought I would do this….

But I did. And I’m GLAD I did.

I took the time to read a *gasp* fiction/fantasy novel. It’s actually a big deal.Why?

Because I’m a list making, box checking, type A, “don’t do it if it might be a waste of time” kind of mom.

But when my 16 year old daughter suggested a summer book swap challenge, I knew I should say yes, even though it was going to require me to sit down and chill for HOURS….

The basis for the challenge was simple:

She would choose a book for me to read (her favorite book, “The Goose Girl”) and I would choose a book for her to read (a personal growth book called “The Greatest Miracle in the World”). We had to read the books completely and finish before the end of summer.

We agreed to the terms and in July, I reluctantly sat down to read the first fiction book I’d held in my hands in years…. Maybe even decades…

What happened in the days that followed shocked me.

But like a good book, I won’t give it all away here. You’ll have to hit play on today’s podcast to get the rest of the story….

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Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/204

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Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About!

• Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com

• FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide

• FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101

• Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com

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Books Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Goose Girl | https://amzn.to/3AdXqBe
• The Greatest Miracle in the World | https://amzn.to/46P1J2b
• First Steps to Wealth | https://amzn.to/4fGyS47
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond | https://amzn.to/4duxFeq
• I Kissed Dating Goodbye | https://amzn.to/3AhM7Im

As a parent, I totally understand how it feels to battle the “screen monster” and to worry about the content that’s being placed in front of our kids. Thankfully, Minno offers some wonderful solutions!

Founded by a Dad, Minno is closing in on a decade of providing quality Christian content to kids and families. This streaming service is available as an app and it’s well worth the (small) monthly fee.

Jessica Wolstenholm is the Vice-President of Education and Publishing at Minno, and she’s joining me on the podcast to share how the platform can serve families, both online and off-line.

Jessica is also sharing some key take-aways about why it’s so important that kids see the Christian faith represented in kids’ entertainment, as well as insight about the “2-14 window” and how it can impact a child’s decision for faith.

If you’re looking for GOOD entertainment and shows for your kids, (both animated and live-action) you’ll want to catch this episode and learn more about Minno!

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Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/203

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Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About!

• Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com

• FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide

• FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101

• Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Take a closer look at Minno | GoMinno.com
• The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible | https://amzn.to/3SmM4B7

Remember when…

“Screen time” wasn’t even really a thing…

“Online” didn’t seem like such a scary place…

Social media felt more social than lonely…

I’m guessing all of that was back before you were a parent, right?

Raising up kids today can feel like a constant battle between giving them a screen so you can sneak in a shower and instantly feeling the pang of guilt and worry as their eyes lock in on the device you just handed them.

David Tucker joins me on the podcast today and gets right to the point, as he answers all the hard questions I’m throwing his way…

“How much is too much screen time?”

“At what age should we allow our kids to have social media?”

“How can we course correct if our kids are already addicted to screens?”

It’s an eye opening episode to say the least, as David shares some shocking facts, plus encouraging, tangible advice for how we can parent well in today’s digital world.

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Find this Episode on the Blog | KatieHedrick.com/202

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Helpful Homeschool Things You Should Know About!

• Check out the Step-by-Step Path to (easy!) Homeschooling | TeachMeToHomeschool.com

• FREE Homeschool Curriculum Guide | KatieHedrick.com/CurriculumGuide

• FREE Workshop - Homeschool 101: Making so Easy that ANY Mom can Get Started! | KatieHedrick.com/Homeschool101

• Start Homeschooling in just 2 weeks with the First Steps to Homeschool course! | FirstStepsToHomeschool.com

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• DigitalParenting.com
• The Digital Parenting Guidebook | https://amzn.to/4bOpYyu