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Behind the Scenes: Meet Melody & Marilyn

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Media Savvy Moms Podcast? Tune in for some fun chatter and silly stories with your favorite co-hosts. Raising kids in a porn-saturated world is a tough business, and we're here for you. But this week, we're taking a break to put our feet up and get to know each other a little bit. Where did Melody go to school?When Marilyn was little, what did she want to be “when she grew up”?What are their hobbies? hopes? dreams? favorite things to do on a date with their husbands?If Melody was…

Getting Involved

Kid Lingo: What is My Child Talking About?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 06, 2019

Kid lingo, teenspeak, slang … whatever you want to call it, we old folks are out of the loop. But what are our kids saying? Which words are just for fun? And which are cause for concern? Let’s talk about it! We consider ourselves to be pretty cool parents. But our kids think we’re cringey or a little extra. Wait … are we even using these terms correctly? We are? Groovy! Yeah, we just ruined it, didn’t we? (*sigh*) Kid lingo has gone highspeed Language is always evolving. But it seems like these days, it’s evolving faster than ever. Add…

Parenting Survival Tips

Tech for the Holidays with Sarah Siegand, Co-founder of Parents Who Fight

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 20, 2019

Does your family love to give and receive tech, devices, and media over the holidays? Are these things SAFE? What do you need to to consider before shopping? Tune in and find out! Want to feel more educated when you’re shopping for tech? Not sure what’s safe for your kids--or how to make it safe? We know the feeling. We’re moms too. It seems like we’ve just gotten all our screens and devices figured out and protected … and then the holidays come around. Time to add more to the pile! And more to figure out! Ahhh! That’s…

Safeguarding & Prevention

Campaign for a Porn-free Childhood with Melissa Blair, speaker and activist

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 06, 2019

Do you believe you can change the world in just 10 minutes? This mom does! Find out how she is rocking her neck of the woods when it comes to legislative change and pornography. Want to get involved too? It might be easier than you think. Melissa Blair is a mother of three, blogger, speaker, and activist. She is also founder of Campaign for a Porn-free Childhood, which advocates for Congress to initiate laws allowing parents and guardians the right to protect minors from pornography and indecent internet material. Melissa has actively pushed for changes in public policy in…

Getting Involved

Girls Struggle Too

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 23, 2019

Could my daughter be struggling with pornography? Isn’t porn a ‘boy’ problem? If she is struggling, how do I talk to her about it? What kind of person comes to mind when you hear the term “porn addiction”? Man or woman? Boy or girl? Old or young? The truth is … any and ALL of these categories can be affected by pornography addiction. Society typically refers to porn as a “guy thing” or a “guy problem,” but this is a myth. Over the years, we’ve been amazed (and frankly a little discouraged) by the number of people who still believe…

Especially for Girls, Overcoming Pornography

Anime: Gateway to Porn?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 09, 2019

With so many different levels of anime intertwined with our pop culture, where do we draw the line with our kids? How do we keep them safe? Related Article: Five Things Parents Need to Know About Anime Pokemon. Digimon. Manga. Hentai. All of these things are considered “anime” … but what should we allow in our homes? Does “innocent” content lead our kids into darker places? How slippery is the slope? How do we have these conversations with our kids? Lacy Bentley is an expert on these issues, starting out as an anime-obsessed teen girl herself, and now working as…

Overcoming Pornography, Safeguarding & Prevention

I Panicked When My Child Saw Porn, Now What?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastSep 25, 2019

What did you do when your child confided in you that they had seen porn? If you freaked out and lost it, then congratulations--you’re human! Here’s how to move forward after that initial parenting fail. Related Article: I Panicked When My Child Confided in Me About Porn, Now What? We all want to be that perfect parent. The cool one. The one with a plan and a checklist. The one who hears bad news--like the fact that our child has seen pornography--and remains calm, then moves forward with a perfectly executed healthy conversation. But this is real life. And it…

Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips

Sex Talks Made Easy

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastSep 11, 2019

Wondering how to start the sex talks with your kids? Join us as we chat with Dina Alexander, author of the 30 Days of Sex Talks book series, and founder of Educate and Empower Kids. Dina Alexander, MS, is the founder and CEO of Educate and Empower Kids. She is the creator of How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography and the 30 Days of Sex Talks and 30 Days to a Stronger Child programs. Dina founded EEK after reading a simple article about teen porn consumption. As she tirelessly researched the unhealthy media, risky apps and other…

Honest Sex Talks

Sex Talks Run Amok

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 28, 2019

Tried to talk to your kids about sex? Epic fail? We feel your pain. A lot of our parents send in sex talk questions. The point of this show is to help us to remember to relax! Have a sense of humor! And don’t try so hard to be perfect! Tune in for some hilarious stories from parents--including US--failing miserably at the sex talk. In our head, it seems so straightforward. For instance, we’ll just show our kids a short video clip about the “miracle of life.” But afterward, by their horrified expressions you'd think we just showed them…

Honest Sex Talks, Parenting Survival Tips

Kids Trading Nudes or “Sexting”

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 14, 2019

In this episode we’ll be talking about kids trading nudes or “sexting” as the old people like to say! Why are kids participating in this risky behavior? And what can we do about it? Recently we were chatting with a safety officer at a local middle school who relayed the following story (shared with permission): “I was called to the office to deal with a couple because the school administrator had found nude photos of the girl on the guy’s phone. So I get to the office, and I know these kids, and I say: ‘What’s the deal guys? Are…

Honest Sex Talks