How can our families cultivate healthy relationships with technology?

We’re all trying to impose limits on how, when, and why our kids interact with technology. But in our increasingly tech-driven world, it can be hard to navigate.

Writer Erin Loechner is joining me on the podcast to discuss her new book, The Opt-Out Family, and to offer her life-giving take on building lasting connections with your kids.

We discuss everything from the importance of boredom to Erin’s practical and easy-to-implement advice for becoming unplugged. I hope this conversation leaves you inspired to pursue a life less documented and more delightful!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What we can learn from tech about capturing our kids’ attention
• Why our kids need more space for curiosity, wonder, and boredom (and how our phones tend to get in the way)
• Why you don’t have to be all-or-nothing with technology

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
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Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/more-than-technology/

🏰 RAR's Fairy Tale Summer: https://readaloudrevival.com/get-a-fairy-tale-summer/

Fairy tales are the stories that shape so many of our childhoods, but they are more than just whimsical tales for children.

They can hold deep, gospel truth and offer profound insight into the Christian life. They have the power to inspire hope, ignite courage, and spark delight in not only our children, but in us, too.

Fairy tales aren’t merely stories, they’re vessels of light in our modern world. They have the capacity to become companions to us, to buoy us along the journey.

In today’s show, I talk about why fairy tales are worth sharing with our families, as they shape our understanding of the world and our own part in it.

Don't miss our brand-new fairy tale book list! Text “fairytale” to 337777 or visit readaloudrevival.com/243 to see the lists. (They’re separated by age groups, and there’s something for everyone!)

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What makes fairy tales “truer than true”
• How fairy tales teach children about hope and confronting fears
• Why you probably need to worry less about “the weird stuff” than you think, and trust your gut on what your child is ready for

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• Subscribe to the Newsletter

Find the rest of the show notes at: https://readaloudrevival.com/why-fairy-tales/

🏰 RAR's Fairy Tale Summer: https://readaloudrevival.com/get-a-fairy-tale-summer/

A picture book is an art gallery for the lap. 📚

That’s something we say all the time here at Read-Aloud Revival, and today we’re going to introduce you to one of our absolute favorite examples of this.

We're diving into the enchanting world of illustrated picture books with Scott Gustafson, the master illustrator behind the breathtaking illustrations in the beloved Classic Fairy Tales picture book.

Classic Fairy Tales is my all-time favorite illustrated collection of fairy tales, and it’s one of our picks for the RAR Family Book Club, A Fairy Tale Summer.

Scott’s breathtaking work has captivated the imagination of readers of all ages. He brings these stories to life in a way that is nothing short of magical.

And because audio alone could never do these gorgeous illustrations justice, we also recorded a video of our conversation, in which Scott shares many of his fabulous illustrations on-screen.

You can find the video along with the full show notes at readaloudrevival.com/242 or on the Read-Aloud Revival YouTube page.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Scott’s use of light and color helps the reader journey through each painted scene
• Why Scott uses people, costumes, and objects as references in his paintings
• Scott’s best advice for budding artists and illustrators

Learn more about Sarah Mackenzie:

• Read-Aloud Revival
• Waxwing Books
• Subscribe to the newsletter

Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/art-gallery-for-the-lap

🏰 RAR's Fairy Tale Summer: https://readaloudrevival.com/get-a-fairy-tale-summer/