anchorite.org » Children http://anchorite.org/blog Christianity, Orthodoxy and Technology Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:54:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Media for Your Kids http://anchorite.org/blog/2009/09/09/media-for-your-kids/ http://anchorite.org/blog/2009/09/09/media-for-your-kids/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:46:55 +0000 Andrew Mitry http://anchorite.org/blog/?p=663 Daddy's going to tell you all you need to knowGrowing up in today’s culture, our children are inundated with all types of media throughout the day, from tv to radio to print.  A lot of that media is negative or not appropriate for children, some Christians advocate having our kids grow up in a bubble, avoiding media completely.  I think that a more moderate approach is better for the children, with the understanding that you can’t take something away without replacing it.  That said, here is a list of wonderful resources where you can find positive, wholesome media for your kids.  Using these resources in a moderate way (growing up I was limited to 1hr/day of TV in the summer and 2hr/weekend of TV during the school year) can be a wonderful, educational and entertaining benefit for our children.

  • LifeKids.tv – teachings, videos, worship music, activities to do at home and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about a child’s relationship with Jesus.
  • Jellytelly – A new, online daily show from the creators of VeggieTales.
  • HisKids.net – positive. powerful. radio on-demand
  • Adventures in Odyssey – original audio stories brought to life by actors who make you feel like part of the experience.

Plugged In Online is a good place to check for reviews and discussions of mainstream media before watching it with your kids.

What media resources for children do you use and recommend?

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