Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 1: A 3-Step Path to Prepare Parents
Being on the phone lines as the Admissions Director for Star Guides Wilderness Therapy, I have listened and wept with countless parents as they relate the devastating discovery of how one of their own...
View ArticleChild on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 2: A Clear Guide to Navigating...
I’ve been on the front lines for a long time, but my soul is always rocked by the desperate pleas from parents calling in seeking advice because their child has engaged in harmful sexual behavior....
View ArticleDangers of Discord: 6 Steps for Safeguarding Teens on the Popular Chat App
Ever heard of Discord? It’s a popular way for kids to chat with friends while playing Fortnite, Minecraft, or Among Us. You may have seen media reports warning parents about the dangers of Discord:...
View ArticleChild on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 4: How to Find & Fund the Help...
Seeking treatment for a child with harmful sexual behavior can be overwhelming. In our final post of this series we are providing you with resources to find and fund the right treatment for your child...
View ArticleChild-on-Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 3: Treatment Options for Kids
As an admissions director, please know I’m not a therapist. But I do work in a world where I hear parents recount heartbreak after heartbreak, discovering their child is immersed in the worst possible...
View ArticleTalking to Your Kids About Sex: The Surprising Way to Reduce Anxiety and...
The following is a transcription of an interview between Kristen Jenson and Dr. Christy Kane. Kristen and Dr. Kane discuss the importance of talking to kids about sex and how that contributes to their...
View ArticleNEW Netflix Parental Controls: Step-by-Step Guide to Update Your Settings!
Netflix provides some great content for kids, including educational titles. But it’s also got some questionable content, from objectification of children in Cuties to soft core porn in Bridgerton....
View ArticleBabysitters & Tech: 5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe From Pornography
The number for poison control is hanging on the fridge – check. You’re ready to hug your kids and wave goodbye to the babysitter. But wait! Did you go over any rules to keep kids safe from pornography?...
View ArticleNew Name! Here’s Why We’re Becoming Defend Young Minds
Every parent I know is fighting for the hearts and minds of their children. It’s a difficult digital battle! And to keep up with the changing times, we all need to keep growing. That’s why we’re...
View ArticleCanopy Internet Filter: A New Way to Block Porn Using AI
Today’s post comes from our friends over at Canopy. While no tech solution is foolproof and we emphasize the importance of helping your child install an internal filter, we’re also big fans of using...
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