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Six Minutes

Podcast Adventure Gen-Z Media , Wondery Kids Average run time: 8 minutes
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Common Sense Media Review

Erin Angevine By Erin Angevine , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 9+

Fun mystery adventure; themes of family and self discovery.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

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-c l o u d y- Parent of 10-year-old
March 19, 2024
age 9+

My child ABSOLUTELY loves this.She first listened to the podcast at school and she said she loved it! She also thinks other kids should listen to it and shared it with her friends.We are currently on episode 67 ,her new years reoloution was to finish this,hope she does! 5 stars
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bri_n1980 Parent of 10-year-old
February 18, 2023
age 9+

Great listen for kids

This is a great easy listen for kids looking to engage in a kid led mystery. The quick 6 minutes episodes help create natural end points. Each episode has my child excited for the next.
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What's It About?

SIX MINUTES starts out with a mysterious young girl, Holiday, floating in the ocean, unaware of how she got there. As the podcast progresses the search for the truth ensues. Holiday along with her friends and newly adopted family overcome robots, evil inventors, prejudice, and the normal challenges of being a tween. It's a story about taking a stand for what's right, self-acceptance and family.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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Kids say (7 ):

This immersive audio excursion, this podcast is a suspenseful adventure with a whole lot of heart. SIX MINUTES packs in the adventure, mystery, compassion and excitement in each six-minute episode. On the surface it's a mystery adventure mixed with superhero vibes, but at it's core this show is a sentiment to how family isn't always defined by blood and how self-discovery and self-awareness can build a sense of safety and trust. Gen-Z Media has created yet another audio masterpiece perfect for tweens and teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Six Minutes highlights the meaning of family. What does family look like to you? What do different types of family look like? Why is it important for media to reflect all different types of families?

  • Characters are put in some scary and risky situations throughout the podcast. What were some elements that helped you feel this emotion since there are no visual images to go along with the podcast. Can you remember a time when you were scared. What did you do?

  • Families can talk about how some people are treated differently because of their different abilities and backgrounds in the show. Why do you think this happened? How would you choose to help or take a stand?

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