IS THIS FOR KIDS?
Welcome to the "Is THIS for Kids?" podcast, your go-to spot for navigating the wild world of parenting in the digital age. We're here to chat about everything from movies to money matters, online content to tricky topics like consent. Our goal? To help you decide when to shelter your kids and when to shepherd them through the chaos. Join us for some fun real talk and let’s figure out together: Is THIS for Kids?
Share2025-03-07
THE LITTLE MERMAID AND THE GREAT MOUSE DETECTIVE
Explore the unexpected Catholic themes on marriage and good vs. evil in 2 animated Disney classics, The Little Mermaid and The Great Mouse Detective.
2025-03-05
CAPTAIN AMERICA AND PADDINGTON
Discover what ages are appropriate for the upcoming Captain America movie and see how a new film, Paddington in Peru, offers magic without the fluff.
2025-02-21
NETFLIX & PRIME VIDEO
Jonathan and Katie are scouring the streaming services to find the best shows for kids. Today they search Netflix and Prime for family-friendly picks.
2025-02-13
BEAST GAMES & DOG MAN
Before you binge-watch Beast Games, the new Amazon Prime saga, hear what our hosts have to say. And see why they disagree on the kids’ movie Dog Man.
2025-02-07
HOW MEDIA HAS CHANGED SINCE THE 90'S & THE P*RN EPIDEMIC
Jonathan & Katie talk about 2 subjects that are definitely not for kids - the porn epidemic and how the media for children has changed since the 90’s.
2025-01-31
ANDREW TATE & TOP 5 TOYS OF KIDS UNDER 5
Learn about online influencer Andrew Tate’s influence on your kids, and discover toys that encourage their imagination by engaging both body and mind.
2025-01-16
Mufasa and Sonic 3
Our hosts review 2 new kids movies and have lots of questions. Will kids even like Mufasa? Will they be turned off by the harmless drivel of Sonic 3?
2025-01-09
5 Movies To Avoid / 5 Movies With Parental Heroes
Learn about 5 movies that depict parents as proper role models and 5 more that should be avoided because their themes run counter to Catholic beliefs.
2025-01-06
Moana 2 / Top 5 Worst Kids Movies Of All Time
Our hosts review the new movie Moana 2, and compare it to other Disney sequels. And they’ll reveal their list of the 5 worst kids movies of all time.
2024-12-20
Red One / The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
See why the blockbuster hit, Red One, wasn’t intended as a kids’ movie, while The Best Christmas Pageant Ever truly captures the meaning of Christmas.
2024-12-12
Top Christmas Movies / Wicked
Jon & Katie share their favorite Christmas movies for kids and explore the themes behind the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Wicked.
2024-11-21
TOP 5 VIDEO GAMES & TOP 5 GIRL MOVIES
Katie lists her top 5 movies for young girls, while Jonathan shares his favorite video games for kids under 10, including some with episodes on EWTN.
2024-11-14
Hitpig!/Here
"Hitpig!" is an animated comedy film younger audiences will thoroughly enjoy, while "Here" explores adult themes kids can have difficulty relating to.
2024-11-07
Venom and Conclave/Receiver
Our hosts review the movies "Venom: The Last Dance" and "Conclave" and the TV series "Receiver" to determine their suitability for younger audiences.
2024-10-31
Joker: Folie à Deux/Piece by Piece
The new Joker movie is dark, gritty and intense, so think twice before allowing teens to watch. A safer bet is the delightful animated Piece By Piece.
