ScreenStrong Families Raising Creators, Not Consumers: A Philosophy for Life & Parenting with Bradley Morris (#259)
Mar 27, 2026
Bradley T. Morris, father, storyteller, and founder/CEO of Majik Kids, creates audio-first “movies for the ears” to spark kids’ imagination. He describes pulling his son from preschool, swapping screens for audio stories and hands-on play. Topics include how passive media dulls imagination, why audio fuels creativity, and simple home shifts to prioritize making over consuming.
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Pulling A Child From Preschool Sparked A Creative Business
- Bradley T. Morris pulled his son Soren from preschool after Soren said he wanted to stay home to work on projects, sparking daily storytelling and creative collaboration.
- They recorded, transcribed, and refined bedtime stories that later became the foundation for the Magic Kids company and audio library.
A Move Introduced Screens And Triggered Screen Withdrawal
- Two months of chaotic moving introduced TV to Soren and turned him into a dysregulated "screen zombie" with tantrums and lost joy.
- Removing shows and replacing them with audio stories plus hands-on activities quickly restored his regulation and imagination.
Use Audio Stories Paired With Hands-On Activities
- Use audio stories paired with creative materials (Play-Doh, blocks, art supplies) to prompt active imagining and hands-on creation.
- After listening, discuss characters and lessons to reinforce retention and emotional regulation.