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My Child Saw Porn, Now What? A Faith-based Perspective

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 31, 2019

One of our recurring topics on the podcast is 'my child has seen pornography’ or ‘my child is looking at pornography—what do I do now?’ Today—per the request of one of our listeners—we're tackling this topic from a faith-based perspective. In the past we have recommended some great resources, like the S.M.A.R.T. Guide for Parents (from Protect Young Minds) to help us know what to do when our kids have seen porn. However, we recently received a request from a mom who also wanted to add some faith-based resources to her toolbox. We recognize how important it is for…

Overcoming Pornography

Too Much Screen Time?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 17, 2019

Love them or hate them, screens are here to stay. But when it comes to our kids, how much screen time is too much? How do we know? What do the experts say? Are all children the same? There’s no doubt. Screen time is a hot topic. While many schools are handing out free laptops, parents worry that kids are missing out on all the benefits of analog learning and outdoor play. Are we being over-protective? Or is there legitimate cause for concern? Realistically, the answer is both YES and NO. We need to stop thinking about screen time as…

Safeguarding & Prevention

Digital Safety & Divorce

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 03, 2019

Divorced or not … are your kids digitally safe when they’re away from you? Today we’ll explore this question and share some tips from special guest and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Bennett. Dr. Tracy Bennett is a clinical psychologist, CEO and Founder of Get Kids Internet Safe, and author of Screen Time in the Mean Time: A Parenting Guide to Get Kids and Teens Internet Safe. Throughout more than 25 years of clinical practice, she has guided thousands of families through digital injuries. Dr. Bennett also serves as adjunct faculty at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), where she…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Navigating Bad Parenting Advice About Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 19, 2019

When it comes to parenting, people are full of advice--both good and bad. But what do you say when someone gives you bad parenting advice regarding pornography? Today we’re going to give you some talking points to handle those sometimes awkward situations! Related Article: Parenting, Porn and Not-So-Common Sense We recently had a mind-boggling experience in an online parenting group. A mother was seeking advice regarding her 12-year-old who was using online pornography. In response, several other parents recommended that she give him porn magazines to help him fight the urge to look at online porn. Wait … what? We…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

A Father’s Letter to Porn

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 05, 2019

How can we “expose porn as the enemy” to our children? What unique qualities and strengths do fathers bring to these conversations? Today we are interviewing one of our most favorite dads in the movement to end exploitation: Forest Benedict. We loved chatting with Forest for so many reasons. He is not afraid to get REAL. He is passionate about protecting kids from pornography. He is also a licensed therapist. Join us as we glean bits of wisdom he has gathered through the years as a father, author, clinician, and also through his own recovery from sexual addiction.…

Overcoming Pornography

My Child Saw Porn, Now What? A S.M.A.R.T. Plan for Parents

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 22, 2019

We talk about protecting our children from pornography ... but if they've seen it, have we failed? What should we do AFTER our kids are exposed to porn? Our world is saturated with inappropriate images, and chances are that as hard as we try, our kids are likely to be exposed. You are not a failure! But what do you do now? We can help with that. Kristen Jenson joins us on today's show to talk about her S.M.A.R.T. plan, which she developed just for this purpose. It includes 5 steps to help parents after their kids have been exposed…

Overcoming Pornography

Moms Making a Difference

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 08, 2019

We are mama bears! Hear us roar! Today we’ll be talking about some inspiring moms in the fight against porn and sexual exploitation. Listen up mamas. YOU are the first line of defense. You have the power! Marilyn recently created an Instagram post on ParentsAware that inspired us to do this show. The core message was: STAND UP for WHAT you BELIEVE. She actually created this post after another parent challenged her for sharing her values and beliefs with her children. Below is an excerpt. Read the full post here. “… Children thrive when they have a…

Getting Involved

Protecting Families with the Bark App

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 24, 2019

Overwhelmed with the idea of combing through every single text and app and email on your kids' devices to make sure they are staying safe? We have a tool to help. The Bark app monitors text messaging, YouTube, email, social media platforms and apps and then sends automatic alerts to signs of cyberbullying, depression, online predators, adult content, and more. But what we love most about Bark is that they encourage a collaborative approach--parents and kids working together as a team! Join us as we chat with Titania Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer of Bark.us, about this super cool tool to help…

Safeguarding & Prevention

[1-6] Smooch Around Your Kids

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 10, 2019

"Mom and Dad are kissing?! Ew, gross!" Learn how modeling healthy relationships can actually help protect your kids from pornography. The other day I was kissing my husband and my son came around the corner and said “Ewwww! Mom! That’s gross!” and hid his face. But it’s actually a good thing for our kids to see us being affectionate! Our kids might throw a fuss. But they also do that when we ask them to eat their vegetables! Today we’ll be talking about the contrast between healthy relationships and pornography—and teaching our kids to recognize the difference. Three reasons to…

Honest Sex Talks

The Internet is Broken – #FixAppRatings

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMar 27, 2019

Has your child ever bumped into inappropriate content on an app that was supposed to be "for ages 3+"? Ours have! The ratings system is broken. So what are we going to do about it? Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, is one of the key players in a movement working to address this issue. The #FixAppRatings campaign aims to create a better solution that will keep our kids safe. Join us as we talk with Chris and learn how we can help! About Chris McKenna: After a 12-year career in business advising with Ernst & Young, and six years in…

Getting Involved