Getting Involved

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…

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…

We all know there are big bad corporations out there benefiting from sexual exploitation. But which ones are they? And which ones affect our families the most?   It’s a scary world out there. Right? But we can’t hide under a rock. Or put our kids in a bubble. It’s our job, as parents, to be informed about the dangers that surround our families—and to do something about them. When it comes to pornography and sexual exploitation, sometimes it can be tricky to identify what’s dangerous. After all, if we run a Google search for “porn” and “danger” and “kids,” who…

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…

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…

It’s September. The sky is blue. The kids are back in school. And you're feeling fine. Until, on the way to work, you flip to the alternative rock station and hear them extolling the virtues of a platform you know perpetuates violence against women. Your heart sinks. You care about gender equality. You don’t want to stand idly by and let this happen. But what can you do? It’s your right to be heard Oftentimes, people feel their only recourse to offensive content is to change the station. That’s simply not true. One of the great privileges of living in…

  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…