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The Strength of Dads in the Fight Against Porn

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 29, 2020

Whose fight is this? You know us. We are moms—media savvy moms. We’re concerned about kids, family, and relationships. But ours is not the only voice needed. Nor is it the only voice being heard. We stand alongside amazing dads. Dads who have a vision for a world without exploitation. It’s this gentle strength of dads to fight porn that will help change the world. Love is the antidote to porn. We know this. And it takes both dads and moms to model what real love looks like for kids. Simply, there are things kids learn from dads, and other…

Getting Involved

Dear Savvy: When should I start talking to my kids about porn?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 22, 2020

There’s no question. In our media saturated world, our kids will be exposed to porn at some point. But what’s the right age to start talking about it? 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 to hear the whole scoop, and check out the show notes for helpful tools and information. If you’d like to submit a question, click here to Contact Us. Dear Savvy: What is the right age to start talking…

Dear Savvy, Safeguarding & Prevention

Female Addiction: Ending the Shame for Girls

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 15, 2020

What do you do when you’ve been taught one thing and your day-to-day experience is completely different? Things don’t add up. You question everything but have nowhere to go for answers. You start to believe that there’s no one else like you. How can I be a girl and like pornography? How can I be a woman and be addicted? Where do I place all this shame? Jessica Harris first stumbled upon pornography at age 13. It didn’t take long for curiosity to turn to compulsion. She spent hours upon hours consuming porn and entering chat rooms on her home…

Especially for Girls, Overcoming Pornography

Dear Savvy: How do I deal with online safety and playdates?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 08, 2020

Just when we thought we had online safety figured out … time for a playdate! When our kids are away, will they still be safe? How do we bring up our concerns about online safety and playdates with the other parents? 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 to hear the whole scoop, and check out the show notes for helpful tools and information. If you’d like to submit a question, click here…

Dear Savvy, Safeguarding & Prevention

What Teens Want Parents to Know About the Porn Talk

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 01, 2020

What do teens want parents to know about pornography and growing up in a media saturated world? Sure, we can talk about how to connect with our teens. We might even turn to researched-based theories to refine our parenting skills. But teens are tricky. And despite our best efforts, we’re often left scratching our heads wondering if we’re on the right track. Ahhh, wouldn’t it be great if we could read their minds? We’d know exactly what to say and when. Maybe then we could avoid awkward moments, scathing eye-rolls, bursts of anger, or tears of misunderstanding. (Not to mention…

Overcoming Pornography, Tweens & Teens

Dear Savvy: How Do I Address Racism in the Media with My Kids?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 24, 2020

We know racism in the media is a tricky topic. But that’s what we do here at Media Savvy Moms. Honest conversations in a media saturated world? That’s our jam. Hang on, parents. You got this. 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 to hear the whole scoop, and check out the show notes for helpful tools and information. If you’d like to submit a question, click here to Contact Us. Dear Savvy:…

Dear Savvy, Safeguarding & Prevention

A Father and a Fighter: Finding Endurance to Overcome Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 17, 2020

Pornography is like a drug. It draws in consumers and hooks them. Many say they’ve tried to quit over and over. But progress can feel almost imperceptible. It’s easy to get discouraged and want to give in. Those who succeed learn that victory is about preparing for the long game. It takes endurance to overcome pornography. In this episode we sit down with Garrett Jonsson. He’s a father, a fighter, and an endurance enthusiast. He shares with us what it takes to overcome pornography. Not just personally, but also as a dad fighting for his family and his community. Plus…

Overcoming Pornography

Help! My Kid is Looking at Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 10, 2020

Everybody knows it’s there. And that kids do find it. That they will look. And look again. But when it happens to you, in your home, with your kid, you feel completely caught off guard. Some parents describe it as a sucker punch. A flood of negative emotions. From anger to fear and everything in between. So what do you do when you find your kid is looking at pornography? There’s a growing number of resources to help parents focus on prevention. (So good.) And it seems like there are a lot of recovery options to help adults who want…

Overcoming Pornography

Choose Change Campaign: Protecting Kids From Exploitation

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 03, 2020

It has happened to all of us at one time or another. We’re lured into a false sense of security. We think we’re in a safe space. And then we (or our children!) are assaulted by an inappropriate image or message. Learn how the Choose Change campaign can give us ways to fight back! Pornography and sexual exploitation are a huge plague in our society. But have you ever thought about the big bucks behind them? Did you ever consider that you can reach some of the organizations that are fueling the problem and actually make a difference? What if…

Getting Involved

10 Natural Ways to Start the Porn Talk

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 27, 2020

You know it has to be done. The porn talk. Cue the sweaty palms and racing heart. And what about our kids? How do we pull this off without stressing them out? Wouldn’t you like to know? This show is actually a sneak peek of the content in our FREE guide, 10 Surprisingly Natural Ways to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography. Find the link at the end of this post. You’ll get awesome ideas for starting great discussions with your kids. All in surprising natural ways! You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Most parents know they need to talk…

Safeguarding & Prevention