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The #1 Reason Parents Fail to Warn Kids About Pornography

It’s NOT what you think! True. Lots of parents are scared to talk to their kids about the dangers of pornography. Some are worried that talking about it will just initiate curiosity. Others simply...

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The #1 Reason Porn Is Bad

Many parents believe that porn is bad. But why is porn bad? I mean, when you get to the root of it, why is it wrong to use pornography? Is pornography bad because it’s addictive? Is it bad because it...

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How Porn Use Becomes an Addiction (Simplified!)

Internet porn—used regularly and often—chemically and structurally changes the brain. These brain changes are consistent with the brain changes that occur in other types of addiction, like addiction...

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Code Words: Giving Kids an Easy (and Safe) Way Out

Do your kids know how to get out of a scary situation? Do they understand how to ask for your help when it’s embarrassing to ask? Would your child ever stay in a dangerous situation because they didn’t...

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The Best Way to Protect Your Preschooler from “Bad Pictures”

Does every preschooler need to be warned about seeing pornography? Along with teaching them their colors and how to count to 10, do kids ages 3 to 6 require a primer on how to respond to the “bad...

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State Audit Finds Porn on 20% of School Laptops

How well do schools monitor the laptops they give to students? Perhaps not as well as we think! School laptops tested Recently, the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office randomly tested 150 laptops from...

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Warning Signs of Sexual Abuse–How to Protect Your Child

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. Child sexual abuse can happen to any child. All kids are vulnerable and that’s why every parent should know the signs of both the abusers and the...

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Sexual Behavior in Children: Warning Signs and Alarming Trends

Are problem sexual behaviors in children increasing? Or are they just being reported in greater numbers? In either case, we have a serious problem that can only get better if we recognize and address...

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#StopTheDemand: 3 Ways Porn and Sex Trafficking are Linked

I became a lawyer so I could fight the injustice of sex trafficking. I wanted to help free the oppressed who were bound in the brothels and back-alleys of the global sex trade.  But I soon realized...

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3 Mental Shifts That Will Make You a Happier Mom

You can change the way you think. You can change the way you view your life. Here are three mental shifts that can make you a happier mom right now: Mental Shift #1: Focus your energy In this day of...

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iPad Safety Features Parents Are CRAZY Not to Use

Are you using the iPad safety features? iPads are awesome, but like other mobile devices, they can lead curious kids to bad places on the internet or to inappropriate apps. Here’s just one story to...

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A Neighbor Boy Masturbates in Front of My Kids! A Dad Asks for Help

Recently we received a difficult question from a father with young children about a young neighbor boys who masturbates in public. We asked therapist, author, and father, Geoff Steurer, to provide a...

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How a Stepdad Reinvented Internet Filtering to Protect Over 250K Families

It’s not every day I get to talk with a dad who is a true technology pioneer! A dad who identified a problem with internet filtering and worked hard until he’d discovered an ingenious solution. And...

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5 Simple Ways to Build a Closer Family This Summer

Close families don’t just happen. They are built. If you’re deliberate, you can increase your family’s loyalty and love for one another this summer! Here are 5 simple ways to take advantage of the...

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Worried about YouTube? Finally a SAFE Way to Share Videos!

Have you ever watched a YouTube video and seen very inappropriate stuff advertised to the right of the screen AND at the end of your video? Of course–we all have! Kids are routinely bombarded with...

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Silent Struggle: 4 Ways Girls Get Pulled into Using Porn (and what you can do...

The truth is that girls are just as susceptible to sexual addiction as boys are, and it’s time to start talking about it to help end their silent struggle. Four factors add to the pull of porn for...

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Is Instagram Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

Instagram users are growing exponentially, but there’s a dark side–which is why it’s often called Instaporn! The question parents are asking is a good one: Is Instagram safe for kids? Instagram has...

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Kids Hiding Their Internet History? What Parents CAN DO

Can your kids hide their internet history from you? Yes they can! But parents have options. Keep reading! Parents used to be able to check their computer or device’s browser history and find out which...

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One Secret to Make Embarrassing Talks Easier for Kids

Getting kids to talk with you about embarrassing subjects is a common challenge for parents, especially parents of tweens and teens. But what if you’re trying to help your teen recover from porn use?...

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Police Who Trap Child Predators Share Safety Tips with Parents

“When I first started this job, I was shocked–it was way worse than I thought.”  That was one of the first comments I heard from a detective speaking about child predators who hunt their prey online....

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