Erotic Lit and Young Minds–How Hyper-Sexualized Fiction Harms Girls and Boys
I recently had the opportunity to interview Lacy Bentley. Lacy is a Life Coach helping women overcome compulsive love and relationship patterns and has been in recovery for ten years for “love...
View ArticleCollin Kartchner: 11 Ways to #SavetheKids and Honor His Memory
Collin Kartchner was on fire to #SavetheKids. Save the kids from what?The mental health harms of social media, pornography and bullying. The loneliness created when technology erodes family...
View ArticlePorn Industry 101 for Parents: Discover What Your Kids Are Up Against
I often say, “No child deserves to face the porn industry alone!” But what exactly is the porn industry. And what should you know about it?Parents should know that the porn industry is powerful and...
View ArticleSmartphone Gift Guide: Which are Safest for Teens? Compare Android, iPhone,...
Thinking about being a holiday hero by getting your teen or tween a smartphone? Most teens want one, but a smartphone can be a big risk–opening them up to pornography, sexting, cyberbullying, and...
View ArticleHelp Shut Down Pornhub with 3 Easy Actions
The New York Times recently published an article that exposes the child sexual abuse videos that Pornhub profits from everyday. We applaud Nicholas Kristof and the New York Times for boldly printing...
View ArticleApp Safety Challenge! 7-Day Step by Step Guide to Preview Apps for Your Kids
One of our favorite allies, Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes, is the inspiration behind this idea: Before giving kids access to any app, parents should download it, use it, and explore every nook...
View Article10 Sneaky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2021
Porn targets kids even in the most trusted and mainstream places. Protecting children from it can seem like a game of whack-a-mole. That’s why our first post of the year always lists the sneaky ways...
View ArticleThinking “Not My Child!” Won’t Protect Your Kids from Sex Trafficking: Here...
As more news stories about the reality of sex trafficking spread, parents often ask me, “What can we do to protect kids from sex trafficking?” What we know from the data is that any child or teen is...
View ArticleRacism in Porn: A Powerful Way to Teach Kids to Reject XXX
As critical consumers of media, we have begun to critique racism in just about every media format—movies, Twitter and Facebook feeds, and even children’s programming. But what about racism in porn? As...
View ArticleSending Nudes: Starting the Convo Early–3 Tips for Smart Parents
“My kid is sending nudes!!!” I hear this often, and my heart breaks every time. My first response is, “Default to love. Just love your child unconditionally.” We’ve all been blindsided with raising...
View ArticleMy Story of Healing From Pornography Addiction: The 7-Step Plan Every Kid Can...
I have battled my pornography addiction for over a decade now. I am only 28. I’ve completed my undergraduate degree and a postgraduate degree. I’m married and we have children. I have a good job in a...
View ArticleIs Anime Safe for Kids? Top Tips to Find Age-Appropriate Shows
Anime–the Japanese adaptation of the word animation–conjures up cartoon series like Digimon, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh and others that have been loved by kids for decades. But just because it’s animated or in...
View ArticleSelfie-Centered Kids? How to Teach Empathy with 5 Quick and Easy Activities
Research shows that there’s a startling decline in empathy among kids. And in a world where capturing the perfect selfie, garnering likes and followers, and achieving social media fame are highly...
View ArticleInstagram for KIDS?! 3 Red Flags Every Parent Should Consider
Facebook has confirmed plans to create an Instagram for kids ages 6-12. We don’t have all the details yet, but we definitely see at least 3 red flags! Instagram for kids is not developmentally...
View ArticleChild 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...
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