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“Eww That’s Gross!” Revisiting the Sex Talk

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 20, 2020

Have you ever had a sex talk with your kids that ended with a look of disgust? Why do we bother having these talks? Does building a foundation of healthy sexuality really help protect our kids from the harms of pornography? We’re back again … revisiting the sex talk. Do we sound like a broken record? Good! You should too. Because that’s awesome parenting! If we have to remind our kids every day to wash their hands and brush their teeth, why should talking about vital topics like sex and pornography be any different? This is just one of the…

Honest Sex Talks

4 Essential Steps to Protect Kids From Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 14, 2020

Do you ever wonder … How can I protect my kids from pornography? Where do I even start? Does it make you hyperventilate a little? We get it. Let’s break it down and make a plan. The porn industry. It’s big. It’s bad. And it’s coming after our kids. It’s no joke. We’ve learned enough in recent episodes about Pornhub and sexualized media to know this. Right? So where does that leave us? Shaking in our boots? Ready to live on a desert island with our kids with no technology? (A parent can dream … ) If we could give…

Safeguarding & Prevention

Kids, Screens, Emotions & Mom Guilt

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 06, 2020

Moms, listen up! You know the challenges of raising kids in a media saturated world. You’re constantly thinking about your kids and worrying about how they’re doing online. You’re concerned about filters, parental controls, making room for open communication, and creating safe places to talk. But when was the last time you stopped to think about how you’re doing? Is there a chance that you’ve let mom guilt take over? Maybe just a little? Okay, we know dads feel all these feelings too; but today we’re focusing on mom. Emotions surrounding kids’ use of devices can spiral pretty quick. Let…

Parenting Survival Tips

Is My Child or Teen Addicted to Porn?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 30, 2020

In our crazy digital world, we know it’s not a matter of IF our kids will see porn—it’s a matter of WHEN. But what then? After exposure, will they go back? How do we know if our kid is addicted to porn? As parents, we just want to keep our kids safe. That’s the goal. But in order to protect our kids from the harms of pornography, we need to understand what we’re dealing with. For instance ... Is my was the child exposed to pornography by accident, is it a habit, or are they really addicted to porn? What…

Overcoming Pornography

Body Safety: How to Empower Kids & Teens

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 22, 2020

Young or old, our kids need to know: When it comes to my body, I AM IN CHARGE, and there are lines no one can cross without my permission! But how do we get that into their heads? When we teach our kids about body safety, we’re helping to protect our kids and teens from a host of dangers—from predators and sharing nudes to unwanted sexual attention and date rape. But how do we instill this knowledge without scaring them to death? Think of it this way. Rather than painting a picture of the big scary world and encouraging our…

Safeguarding & Prevention

Establishing a Strong Foundation Even Before the Porn Talk

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 15, 2020

Do you ever get the feeling that society views kids as troublemakers, and parents as the good guys? We need to be careful about stereotypes—and mindful of where we point fingers. A better approach is to consider how to establish a strong foundation that can help kids make great decisions now and in the future. Yes, part of being a kid is to test the waters, to experiment, and to try new things. As we’ve said before, curiosity is what drives learning. But the truth is, there are tons of great kids out there. And they’re all looking for answers…

Parenting & Communication

Surviving Quarantine: The Kids-at-Home Survival Guide & Screen Safety Plan

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 08, 2020

We’re still buried in the COVID-19 crisis. (Can you believe it?!) Working from home, schooling from home, social distancing, sheltering-in-place. Going stir crazy. How’s everyone doing? Want a tool to help? All of life’s challenges are now packed into a tiny box (our homes) full of emotions, work, school, and whatever else your family happens to have in the mix. On Day 1, everyone and their dog had a plan, with pretty lists all in a row. But by week’s end all those plans were in the dust-bin, and we were huddled in a corner watching Netflix and binging on…

Parenting Survival Tips

Take Action: Pornhub = Traffickinghub

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastApr 01, 2020

For years Pornhub, the world's largest porn site, has marketed themselves as just another household name—as basic as breakfast cereal, as constant as the daily news. However, a single petition to shut down Pornhub is blowing the whistle. Today, we're talking to the woman behind the movement. Recent investigative reports have uncovered what many have long suspected: Pornhub profits from the commercial sex trafficking of minors. Meanwhile, they hide behind third-party immunity, claiming they are “not responsible” for the content uploaded to their site. And so far they’ve gotten away with it. Lucky for us, we have a powerhouse on…

Getting Involved

Sex Talks for Daughters

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMar 25, 2020

What is the most important message you want your daughter to hear from you about sex? Such a great question! We wish we had come up with it. But truly, it’s from Dina Alexander of Educate Empower Kids. Lucky us, she’s back on the podcast! This time helping us take sex talks for daughters a step beyond periods and puberty. We don’t have to tell you that the media isn’t very kind when it comes to women. From movies and magazines to social media and porn, women and girls are airbrushed and photoshopped, exploited, objectified, and generally made to feel…

Especially for Girls, Honest Sex Talks

HELP! What Do I Do with Kids at Home? Parenting & COVID-19

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMar 18, 2020

Ready or not, COVID-19 is turning our lives upside-down. And parenting during social isolation? The struggle is real! How are we going to keep our kids safe, happy, and healthy—and still maintain our sanity? Sudden school closures all over North America have put many parents into a tail-spin. And that was just the beginning. As the days stretch on, regulations are getting more strict. It’s becoming clear that social distancing isn’t going to end anytime soon. In addition to school, many of our families have lost access to health clubs, churches, team sports, libraries, music lessons, scouts, and a…

Parenting Survival Tips