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Storytelling, Shared Memories, & the Gift of Connection

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 23, 2020

Want to connect more with your kids over the holidays? Consider the benefit of storytelling and shared memories. It’s a strange and wonderful gift. One that I discovered almost by accident. A few years back my parents decided they wanted a different kind of Christmas gift. Instead of a wrapped present, they asked me (and each of my siblings) to write a story—or more precisely a memory. It could be from our childhood or otherwise. The only rule was that it had to be ready to share with the whole family on Christmas Day. More than stories and shared memories…

Parenting & Communication

Pornhub Under Fire: Take Action Against Child Exploitation

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 16, 2020

One by one, young survivors have come forward. They’ve told harrowing stories about videos posted on Pornhub that portray their victimization and even their rape. Discover how you can take action against Pornhub today and help put an end to child exploitation online. There are lots of ways to spread awareness: tweets, posts, blogs, podcasts, newspapers, demonstrations, etc. But if we want to see real change in our community we have to engage the policy makers. That means getting involved (just a wee bit) in the legislative process. So, I’m challenging you to write one simple letter. It might not…

Getting Involved

Is My Child Addicted to Video Games?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 09, 2020

How do you feel about kids and video games? If you’re like many parents, you’re conflicted. You want your children and teens to have fun and enjoy the very best that tech entertainment has to offer. But you're also concerned about hidden risks. Are the chat features in today’s games safe? What about exposure to extreme violence and pornographic content? How likely is it for a child to become addicted to video games? We’re parents, we get it. We’ve asked all these questions (and more!). That’s why we sat down this week with Nadja Strieter, Programs Director at Game Quitters—an…

Parenting Survival Tips

Dear Savvy: What if my child is gaming all night?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastDec 02, 2020

2020 has brought numerous changes to our households. During the lockdown, our normal typically structured daily routine loosened, and many of us (parents and kids alike) became more involved with gaming. Even though our daily schedule may now be similar to pre-covid conditions, many kids are staying up later and even gaming all night. You may be wondering what to do, especially as the holidays approach. This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want a quick answer to a burning question. These shorter episodes are designed to give you just that. Tune in to the podcast…

Dear Savvy, Parenting Survival Tips

New Resource to Help Kids Stand Up to Sexting

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 25, 2020

On your list of tricky topics to bring up with your kids, how high is sexting? Top 3? Top 10? Is it even there? The combination of digital cameras, instant messaging, and the adolescent brain puts our kids at huge risk. Bullying begins. An intimate photo is blasted. Police are called in. Kids today need to know they have better options. They need to know that they can stand up to sexting. Fortunately, there’s a phenomenal resource that takes this tricky topic and turns it into a fun—yes fun!—and incredibly comfortable conversation starter. It’s a book (or a guide, if…

Honest Sex Talks, Safeguarding & Prevention

Tech-Free or Tech-Friendly? Finding the Perfect Gift for Kids.

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 18, 2020

How do we choose the perfect gift for kids today? And what does that even mean? Do we simply get them whatever they ask for? We could go with the latest tech device, right? But then that means coming up with digital safety solutions. Maybe it’s better to choose a more thoughtful and creative gift? It’s possible that there are just too many choices! Well friends, 2020 has caused us enough stress! Budgets may be tight. And is it safe to say that we're all sick of screens? Let’s take a fresh look at how to tackle the Holiday shopping…

Safeguarding & Prevention

How “Adventuring Together” Builds Meaningful Connection

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 11, 2020

We talk about how connecting with our kids can help protect them against addiction and the harms of pornography. But how exactly do we build those healthy connections? Ever considered the benefits of adventuring with your kids? They go well beyond exercise and a healthy dose of fresh air. Adventuring together builds connections in unimaginable ways. Plus it's fun! We have a return guest this week, Greta Eskridge—supermom, home educator, social media influencer, and most recently ... published author (details below). And BOY is she fun to follow! Her passion is to be out doing AMAZING stuff with her kids!…

Parenting Survival Tips

Dear Savvy: How do I start the conversation about porn with my kids?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastNov 04, 2020

Pornography is easily accessible and is permeating our lives. And while we, as parents, are becoming more aware of its effects and recognize the need to talk with our children about pornography, many wonder when, where, and how to start the conversation. It’s a scary task, oftentimes more so for parents than for the kids! So, where do we start? This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want a quick answer to a burning question. These shorter episodes are designed to give you just that.Tune into the podcast to hear the whole scoop, and check out…

Dear Savvy, Safeguarding & Prevention

How to Teach Kids Body Safety from an Early Age

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 28, 2020

Child sexual abuse. It’s a serious topic with no easy answers. It can hurt just thinking about it—no matter whose child it affects. So what are we to do? Do we close our eyes, try to think of happier thoughts, and wish for it to all go away? No! We do what we can do. We control what we can control; we teach children about body safety and give them the best protective information we can. No one knows how to do this better than Holly-ann Martin. She, with the help of her husband Roger, founded Safe4Kids, a Western Australian…

Safeguarding & Prevention

3 Ways To Help Kids Safely Enjoy Anime

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 21, 2020

Do you have a child who is obsessed with anime? Are you freaking out? Or maybe you just want to know what all the hype is about. What is anime? Is it safe for kids? If not, how can I protect them? Is there any way to safely enjoy anime? Anime. Suddenly it’s everywhere. All the kids are talking about it. All the parents are scratching their heads about it. And many families have sent us horror stories because they didn’t know what they were getting into, and their kids have been traumatized in its wake. So what is anime…

Safeguarding & Prevention