We have recommendations to share across a bunch of genres this week! Listen for a grab bag episode full of podcast, audiobook, television, app, and video game recommendations from our family to yours–plus, as always, we share what WE’re reading and what YOU’re reading. Join us! Six Minutes (Sci-Fi/Fantasy narrative fiction podcast from Gen Z … Continue reading "Our Family’s Favorites Lately (Podcasts, TV, Audiobooks, Apps & More!)"

There are so many ways to learn history through reading–and it doesn’t have to be boring! In Episode 9 of Kidliterate we share our favorite biographies and memoirs, historical fiction, and classic fiction, and why we both prefer to get our history lessons through compelling stories. Join us! Who Is? and Who Was? series, by … Continue reading "History Through Books"

How young is too young to enjoy a movie in the theater? How do we handle choosing movies that aren't too loud, scary, or overwhelming when viewed on the silver screen? And what, most importantly, does our 11-year-old co-host think are the best movie snacks and treats? Episode 8 is all about the experience of seeing movies in the theater, from toddler to tween and as a whole family. Join us!

We’re going back in our TV time machine to celebrate some beloved cartoons from a generation (or more) ago. Sarah is joined by guest co-hosts 9-year-old Reid and 7-year-old Violet for their thoughts on which classic cartoon TV shows hold up for their amusement. Join us! Disney+ DuckTales Tom & Jerry (Amazon affiliate link) Inspector … Continue reading "Classic Cartoons (Featuring Guest Co-Hosts Reid & Violet)"

Our inbox is full of listener mail, with your recommendations for great books to read for kids and adults of all ages. Listen to a special bonus episode of Kidliterate as we answer some listener questions, offer our recommendations, AND share the books that you’re reading and loving lately. Join us! Emma Smith and daughter … Continue reading "What YOU’RE Reading (Book Recs Based On Listener Mail!)"

Gaming is fun and has its place, but our family loves to use table apps to encourage making and creating, too. Join us for Episode 6 of Kidliterate, where we recommend tablet apps that encourage creativity rather than passive play. Photo editing apps: A Color Story Snapseed (App Store / Google Play) PicMonkey Sarah recommends … Continue reading "Tablet Apps For Creative Play"

Two people or ten, little kids to adults, we’ve found card games, board games, and family games that can please a mixed gathering. As always, we discuss what we’re reading lately, PLUS we introduce a new regular segment featuring what YOU’re reading. Join us! Werewolf Labyrinth Othello Left Center Right Catan Sarah is reading Less, … Continue reading "Board Games & Family Games For All Ages"

Listening to podcasts is a great way to pass the time on short car rides, and we have a few favorites that entertain our minivan full of both little and big kids. Plus we discuss what we’re reading lately. Join us! Pants On Fire from GenZ Media Circle Round from WBUR Story Pirates from Gimlet … Continue reading "Podcasts Kids Love (And Parents Too!)"

How do we handle it when kids want to watch, read, or listen to something that parents think is of questionable appropriateness? We recently read The Hunger Games together – mom and 6th grader – and in Episode 3 of Kidliterate we discuss how we arrived at the decision to do that, as well as what we look at when making these judgment calls in general. Join us! Links we discussed: The Hunger Games Common Sense Media’s review of The Hunger Games, Book 1 Common Sense Media What we’re...

Headed out on the road as a family? We’re rounding up our favorite audiobooks for family listening in Episode 2 of Kidliterate. Join us! Audible Libby Hoopla Ramona Quimby series The Phantom Tollbooth Andrew Clements books: Frindle, No Talking, Lunch Money Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (and subsequent books) Mary Poppins The Library Book … Continue reading "Audiobooks For Road Trips"

In our kickoff episode we’re talking all about TV shows that make for great family viewing. From reality competition to throwback sitcoms, our picks have been tested by the Powers family and we’re rounding up our favorites for you today. Join us! Links we discussed: The Amazing Race MasterChef Junior The Titan Games BattleBots The Great British Baking Show Survivor Fuller House Email us at [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!

Kidliterate launches Fall 2019. Listen to our trailer here!