What Teens Want Parents to Know About the Porn Talk

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
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A Father and a Fighter: Finding Endurance to Overcome Pornography

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
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Help! My Kid is Looking at 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
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Is My Child or Teen Addicted to Porn?

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
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Help! My Spouse is Addicted to Porn: Parenting Through Betrayal Trauma

Help! My Spouse is Addicted to Porn: Parenting Through Betrayal Trauma

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastFeb 19, 2020
Parenting is hard enough … but add a spouse who’s actively using pornography and life can often feel unbearable. So how do you do it? How do you balance both at the same time?  We talk about hard stuff on our show, but this topic feels even more tricky than usual. This show might not apply to your situation. But more than likely, it will apply to at least one woman you know—whether you are aware of it or not. Protecting kids from porn. That’s hard work. Family dynamics are complicated enough. Marriage, kids, work, parenting. But what about when…
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Girls Struggle Too

Girls Struggle Too

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 23, 2019
Could my daughter be struggling with pornography? Isn’t porn a ‘boy’ problem? If she is struggling, how do I talk to her about it?  What kind of person comes to mind when you hear the term “porn addiction”? Man or woman? Boy or girl? Old or young? The truth is … any and ALL of these categories can be affected by pornography addiction. Society typically refers to porn as a “guy thing” or a “guy problem,” but this is a myth. Over the years, we’ve been amazed (and frankly a little discouraged) by the number of people who still believe…
Especially for Girls, Overcoming Pornography
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Anime: Gateway to Porn?

Anime: Gateway to Porn?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastOct 09, 2019
With so many different levels of anime intertwined with our pop culture, where do we draw the line with our kids? How do we keep them safe?  Related Article: Five Things Parents Need to Know About Anime Pokemon. Digimon. Manga. Hentai. All of these things are considered “anime” … but what should we allow in our homes? Does “innocent” content lead our kids into darker places? How slippery is the slope? How do we have these conversations with our kids? Lacy Bentley is an expert on these issues, starting out as an anime-obsessed teen girl herself, and now working as…
Overcoming Pornography, Safeguarding & Prevention
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I Panicked When My Child Saw Porn, Now What?

I Panicked When My Child Saw Porn, Now What?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastSep 25, 2019
What did you do when your child confided in you that they had seen porn? If you freaked out and lost it, then congratulations--you’re human! Here’s how to move forward after that initial parenting fail.  Related Article: I Panicked When My Child Confided in Me About Porn, Now What? We all want to be that perfect parent. The cool one. The one with a plan and a checklist. The one who hears bad news--like the fact that our child has seen pornography--and remains calm, then moves forward with a perfectly executed healthy conversation. But this is real life. And it…
Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips
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My Child Saw Porn, Now What? A Faith-based Perspective

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
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A Father’s Letter to Porn

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
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