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How We Stay Inspired and Come Up with New Ideas

By MarilynFeb 22, 2019

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Parenting Survival TipsIdeas, Office, Team Work

Parenting, Porn & Not-So-Common Sense

By MarilynJan 25, 2019

Related Podcast: Ep. #1-11, Bad Parenting Advice About Porn: When Common Sense Flies Out the Window Why would I ever have to justify the stance that pornography is harmful to a 12-year-old child? That’s the question I keep playing over and over in my mind since I found myself in this exact scenario. Several individuals, who by every indication should have a child’s best interest in mind were quick to throw common sense out the window and offer this dangerous advice to other parents. (See story below). In response, this post will review 5 ways porn seriously harms children. It will dig…

Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips

How an Unexpected Rainfall Inspired me to Talk to My Kids about Everything!

By MarilynNov 23, 2018

Have you ever gone out for a walk, jog or bike ride only to find yourself caught in the rain? If you happen to get wet, is it a big deal? Perhaps it depends on how much rain is falling or how quickly you can find shelter. Why am I talking about the weather in a blog about pornography? [media-credit name="Unsplash" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] The truth is, we know that any child could be exposed to pornography at any time. Frequent and sudden encounters with inappropriate content is now the rule more than the exception. How parents and kids manage their…

Parenting & Communication

Defining Pornography is Easier than You Think [New Video]

By MarilynOct 26, 2018

Experts agree, the first step to solving any problem is to define it. This strategy ensures precious energy is focused where it's needed most. The goal being to overcome the obstacle—and not just treat the symptoms. Today we’ll discuss best practices for defining pornography for kids. Find out more in this video: Interestingly, both the Canadian and US Supreme Courts have struggled with the task of defining pornography for decades. This is in large part why unlimited amounts of violent and sexually degrading content can be freely accessed on almost every internet platform regardless of age. Canada: “A great deal of the…

Safeguarding & Prevention

I Panicked When my Child Confided in Me About Porn, Now What?

By MarilynOct 19, 2018

Related Podcast: Ep. #1-18, I Panicked When My Child Saw Porn, Now What? Don’t overreact! Almost every article I’ve read (and written) about what to do when you discover your child is viewing pornography starts out with this advice. Nine times out of ten it comes too late—you've already gone down that road! [media-credit name="Unsplash" link="https://unsplash.com/photos/dQLgop4tnsc?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] So you didn’t have a perfect response? Well, congratulations… it’s confirmed... you’re human! Any parent in this situation would be flooded with negative emotions. Feelings of shock, horror, anger, fear, sadness, betrayal (the list goes on and on), are normal responses. So…

Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips

Back to School Basics for Open Communication and Tech Safety

By MarilynSep 14, 2018

Let’s talk about keeping the conversation going now that school’s back in session. [media-credit name="Pixabay" link="https://pixabay.com/en/school-education-learning-converse-909381/" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] Don’t you just love the school routine (cue eye-roll)...lunches, homework, extracurriculars? It’s go, go, go! Plus, there are all of the forms to sign! Every afternoon I see a new stack waiting for me on the kitchen table. As much as I loathe paperwork it has provided me with a natural opportunity to talk to my kids again about pornography. Believe it or not, it can for you too. To find out how watch the video below or continue reading: Creating layered…

Parenting & Communication, Safeguarding & Prevention

Who are the People in your Neighbourhood Fighting Pornography?

By MarilynJun 01, 2018

What health crisis affects every family and community across this country? —Sexual exploitation fuelled by inseparable duo of human trafficking and the porn industry! To solve this crisis we need to get more people involved in the the conversation. We need a safe place to share worries, concerns and frustrations. We need to find solution-focused strategies that will protect our kids from becoming victims of sexual exploitation. We need to be united in the fight against pornography. ”Strong & Free” in the cause Being united in this cause is exactly what brought me to Ottawa last week. There I attended the…

Getting Involved

Episode 003: Parent/Child Talks that Help Kids Avoid the Porn Trap

By MarilynMay 03, 2018

Do you have good kids that get into mischief? All kids do! In this episode, Kayley and I talk about how to foster a relationship with our children where they can come to us about anything. Knowing home is a safe place to talk can actually help kids avoid the porn trap. It’s about keeping all lines of communication open even when kids think they’ve messed up or the subject matter feels too embarrassing to share. [media-credit name="Pixabay" link="https://pixabay.com/en/laughter-laugh-fun-mom-daughter-775062/" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] When you consider how much curiosity drives learning, you know kids will have bumps and bruises while they’re learning to…

Parenting & Communication, Safeguarding & Prevention

Raising Strong Girls in Today’s Porn-saturated Culture

By MarilynMar 30, 2018

Girls struggle with porn. Perhaps we know that objectively —but as a society and more importantly as parents we have not yet come to terms with the scope of the issue. Today we are talking about what it takes to raise strong girls in today’s porn-saturated culture. Here’s one mom’s plea for help: “I just found out my daughter’s searching for porn,” Alana (name changed) confessed in a private Facebook group. “She’s only eleven and the images are horrific! I can’t even believe what my baby’s eyes have seen.” [media-credit name="Unsplash" link="https://unsplash.com/photos/utqzIHjLons" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] "The one addiction a woman can…

Especially for Girls, Safeguarding & Prevention

Politicians defending underage access to pornography find themselves on the wrong side of history

By MarilynMar 08, 2018

Sure, politics is fraught with debate. That comes with the territory. But one thing I can’t abide is when politicians cross the line and defend underage access to pornography. It's not just wrong, it's dangerous and irresponsible. [media-credit id=64697236 align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] During a recent press conference on sexual abuse awareness, MP Arnold Viersen spoke out about pornography’s influence in shaping sexual attitudes of young people, grooming them to be more accepting of sexual abuse. He was making a direct link between underage access to porn and the #MeToo movement. Read more here. “Immediately others began to push back in defense…

Getting Involved