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Homeschool Connections Podcast Episode 254: From Hollywood Insiders: Kid Shows You Can Feel Good About with Nathan and D’Lytha Myers.
Dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kaitlin Zara and the Myers family as they explore the challenges of raising children in a media-saturated world. Learn how they champion faith-based content and homeschooling to nurture a Christo-centric childhood.
Together, they explore:
- How media habits have shifted for kids over the years
- Why faith-based, family-friendly storytelling is more important than ever
- Creative ways to reduce screen time while still engaging curious minds
- What it’s like to homeschool while working in filmmaking
Plus: movie recommendations, rapid-fire questions, and real encouragement for Catholic parents.
Thank you to today’s sponsor: Party Like a Saint. Make sure to check out their website at https://www.partylikeasaint.com/
Show Notes:
Clean Streaming:
Formed (Catholic): https://formed.org/ (often free through your parish)
Angel: https://www.angel.com/
Clean Movie Reviews:
Dove Review: https://dove.org/family-friendly-movie-film-reviews/
Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Movie Guide: https://www.movieguide.org/
Shows to Consider:
Aria Appleton Shines is available on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/42v5rxc
Wingfeather Saga free on Angel: https://www.angel.com/watch/wingfeather-saga
Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street: https://amzn.to/4oa7uil
Studio C on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StudioCtv
Wondla: https://amzn.to/4o5lJoC
Tuck Everlasting: https://amzn.to/4n30yTj
Note: Bluey introduced its first same-sex couple in the season three finale, “The Sign,” when the character Pretzel mentions his “mums” when talking about his pet.
Find Nathan and D’Lytha Myers on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlythamyers/ and https://www.instagram.com/nathandmyers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanDMyersActor/
Fort Worth Actors Studio: https://fortworthactors.square.site/
Email: [email protected]
In this episode of the Home School Connections podcast, host Kaitlin Zara welcomes Nathan and D’Lytha Myers, a dynamic husband and wife duo. Nathan, an actor and director, and D’Lytha, a director and producer, share their experiences as homeschool parents navigating the challenges of media consumption in today’s digital age. They discuss the importance of curating content for their children, the impact of faith-based media, and their journey in creating the film “Aria Appleton Shines.” The conversation offers valuable insights for parents seeking to balance screen time with enriching, family-friendly activities.
To discover more support for your Catholic homeschool adventure, here are some valuable resources for you:
Catholic Homeschool Blog, https://homeschoolconnections.com/blog/
Catholic Homeschool Podcast, https://homeschoolconnections.com/podcast/
The Catholic Homeschool Conference, https://catholichomeschoolconference.com
Homeschool Connections Community, https://community.homeschoolconnections.com/