Episodes
Is Netflix's "Mary" Blasphemous or benign?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 72 Part 2 | Is NetFlix's "Mary" Blasphemous or benign? Making a movie about a Biblical figure can be risky. This one left many Christian parents wondering: Is this respectful? Is it b...
War of the Rohirrim Wasn't MADE for Kids, So What?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 72 Part 1 | War of the Rohirrim Wasn't MADE for Kids, So What? Cartoons or anime is not a fair indicator of whether or not something is made for children. Maybe it …
Do Kids Deserve Better than Sonic 3?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 71 Part 2 | Do Kids Deserve Better than Sonic 3? Parents are reasonably concerned with what is in their kids' media. Its literally the whole point of this podcast. But at some …
Is Mufasa the King of Kids Movies?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 71 Part 1 | Is Mufasa the King of Kids Movies? The first live action Lion King had a lot of skeptics, so thankfully Disney pivoted away from a live action Lion King …
Flying with Kids (Without Making Screen Zombies!)
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 70 Part 2 | Flying with Kids (Without Making Screen Zombies!) Its easy to lean into the "need" for a screen when traveling. Certainly there is a time for a screen when traveling …
Top 5 Tips for Managing Screen Time
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 70 Part 1 | Top 5 Tips for Managing Screen Time When it comes to screen time, parents are desperate for answers: how much is too much? Is your kid serious when they …
These Christmas Movies are NOT FOR KIDS
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 69 Part 1 | These Christmas Movies are NOT FOR KIDS There's a lot of classic Christmas movies out there. And rating systems have changed a lot since the "good ole days" so …
The PERFECT Christmas Movie?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 68 Part 2 | The PERFECT Christmas Movie? Looking for something you can share with people of all backgrounds that truly captures the meaning of Christmas? That doesn't cover up the rel...
Red One is NOT a Kids' Movie?!
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 68 Part 1 | Red One is NOT a Kids' Movie?! More than a few of you have asked us, "why is Red One rated pg-13?". Well, hang on to your hats parents, …
5 Kids' Movies WORSE than Moana 2
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 67 Part 2 | 5 Kids' Movies WORSE than Moana 2 We were pretty hard on Moana 2, but to be fair, there are a LOT of kids' movies out there that are …
Is Moana 2 a Cash Grab or a Future Family Favorite?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 67 Part 1 | Is Moana 2 a Cash Grab or a Future Family Favorite? A lot has been said about the origins of Moana 2. Is it as good as the first? …
Top Five Christmas Picks for Families
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 66 Part 2 | Top Five Christmas Picks for Families Part two of our live recording is here! We are so tired of stumbling into steamy love scenes in the middle of holiday …
Is 'Wicked' the Perfect Family Musical or a Parental Nightmare?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 66 Part 1 | Is 'Wicked' the Perfect Family Musical or a Parental Nightmare? Since it carried away 3 Tony Awards in 2004, Wicked has been "Popular" with theater kids the world over, …
From BFFs to Bold Dreams: 5 Movies Celebrating Girlhood!
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 65 Part 2 | From BFFs to Bold Dreams: 5 Movies Celebrating Girlhood! We're back with another Listisode to celebrate the girls in your family! We love a butt-kicking heroine as much a...
Top 5 Video Games for Kids Under 10 (Fun and Parent-Approved!)
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 65 Part 1 | Top 5 Video Games for Kids Under 10 (Fun and Parent-Approved!) You only ever hear the bad when it comes to gaming and kids, but we don't think it …
Viewers Requests #1
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 63 Part 2 | Viewer Requests #1 There is some content that people have questions about where Jon and Katie would have NEVER thought to do. These are two of them: Conclave and …
Venom: The Last Dance Family Friendly?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 63 Part 1 | Venom: The Last Dance Family Friendly? Venom has been a well received, though slightly dark, Marvel franchise. Lots of kids are seeing this one because it is rated pg-13, …
5 Underrated TV Parents
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 62 Part 2 | 5 Underrated TV Parents When it comes to kids' and teens' shows, parents are usually depicted as idiots. We've got 5 shows for you where the parents (or in …
5 Positive Teen Rebellion Movies
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 62 Part 1 | 5 Positive Teen Rebellion Movies Its normal and good for teenagers to push back against the rules as they learn who they are! But is it really necessary for …
Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue. Kid-Safe?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 61 Part 2 | Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue. Kid-Safe? We were given an advanced screening of Gracie and Pedro, and we are so grateful for that. This obviously-made-for-kids movi...
5 Kid-Friendly Scary Movies
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 61 Part 1 | 5 Kid-Friendly Scary Movies Its nearly Halloween and parents are on the HAUNT for a good family friendly spooky season film. We've got 5 of the best options for …
Piece by Piece: Do kids love ALL Lego movies?!
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 60 Part 2 | Piece by Piece: Do kids love ALL Lego movies?! Honestly, we were pretty sure Piece by Piece was going to be a kids movie, given that its all Lego. …
Joker: Folie à Deux: would it be ok to take kids?
Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast Episode 60 Part 1 | Joker: Folie à Deux: would it be ok to take kids? The latest Joker movie, Joker: Folie à Deux was never marketed to kids. In fact, its probably a …
Jurassic Park: Will is scar kids?
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