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Sex Talks Run Amok

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 28, 2019

Tried to talk to your kids about sex? Epic fail? We feel your pain. A lot of our parents send in sex talk questions. The point of this show is to help us to remember to relax! Have a sense of humor! And don’t try so hard to be perfect! Tune in for some hilarious stories from parents--including US--failing miserably at the sex talk. In our head, it seems so straightforward. For instance, we’ll just show our kids a short video clip about the “miracle of life.” But afterward, by their horrified expressions you'd think we just showed them…

Honest Sex Talks, Parenting Survival Tips

Kids Trading Nudes or “Sexting”

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastAug 14, 2019

In this episode we’ll be talking about kids trading nudes or “sexting” as the old people like to say! Why are kids participating in this risky behavior? And what can we do about it? Recently we were chatting with a safety officer at a local middle school who relayed the following story (shared with permission): “I was called to the office to deal with a couple because the school administrator had found nude photos of the girl on the guy’s phone. So I get to the office, and I know these kids, and I say: ‘What’s the deal guys? Are…

Honest Sex Talks

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

How to Get Your Kids Talking (About Stuff that Matters)

By MarilynJul 26, 2019

This summer I really wanted to do a book review for the blog. As you might imagine, I narrowed down my list of must-reads. I couldn’t wait to get started. In the end, however, I didn’t choose the book. It chose me. I’ll explain after my review. Read on. Conversations with My Kids: 30 Essential Family Discussions for the Digital Age is the latest gem from Educate Empower Kids (EEK). They’ve got a bunch of other great books and resources you should check out. But I think this is my favourite so far. It’s fun. It’s happy. And it’s something…

Parenting & Communication

Too Much Screen Time?

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 17, 2019

Love them or hate them, screens are here to stay. But when it comes to our kids, how much screen time is too much? How do we know? What do the experts say? Are all children the same? There’s no doubt. Screen time is a hot topic. While many schools are handing out free laptops, parents worry that kids are missing out on all the benefits of analog learning and outdoor play. Are we being over-protective? Or is there legitimate cause for concern? Realistically, the answer is both YES and NO. We need to stop thinking about screen time as…

Safeguarding & Prevention

Digital Safety & Divorce

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJul 03, 2019

Divorced or not … are your kids digitally safe when they’re away from you? Today we’ll explore this question and share some tips from special guest and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Bennett. Dr. Tracy Bennett is a clinical psychologist, CEO and Founder of Get Kids Internet Safe, and author of Screen Time in the Mean Time: A Parenting Guide to Get Kids and Teens Internet Safe. Throughout more than 25 years of clinical practice, she has guided thousands of families through digital injuries. Dr. Bennett also serves as adjunct faculty at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), where she…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Navigating Bad Parenting Advice About Pornography

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastJun 19, 2019

When it comes to parenting, people are full of advice--both good and bad. But what do you say when someone gives you bad parenting advice regarding pornography? Today we’re going to give you some talking points to handle those sometimes awkward situations! Related Article: Parenting, Porn and Not-So-Common Sense We recently had a mind-boggling experience in an online parenting group. A mother was seeking advice regarding her 12-year-old who was using online pornography. In response, several other parents recommended that she give him porn magazines to help him fight the urge to look at online porn. Wait … what? We…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

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

Help! My Kid is Sneaking Around the Internet Behind My Back

By MarilynMay 31, 2019

There are internet rules, parental controls, wifi filters, and screen limits firmly in place. You’ve got everything set according to plan—only, your kid’s got a different plan. What we think of as today’s essential safety measures might actually doing very little to keep maturing kids from engaging in risky online behaviour. If motivated, kids will find a workaround. Filters and limits become a puzzle to solve, a wall to breach, and can even become a catalyst for teenage rebellion. But, before we jump to the conclusion that every tech-savvy kid is lurking in the deepest depths of the dark web,…

Parenting Survival Tips

My Child Saw Porn, Now What? A S.M.A.R.T. Plan for Parents

By Media Savvy Moms PodcastMay 22, 2019

We talk about protecting our children from pornography ... but if they've seen it, have we failed? What should we do AFTER our kids are exposed to porn? Our world is saturated with inappropriate images, and chances are that as hard as we try, our kids are likely to be exposed. You are not a failure! But what do you do now? We can help with that. Kristen Jenson joins us on today's show to talk about her S.M.A.R.T. plan, which she developed just for this purpose. It includes 5 steps to help parents after their kids have been exposed…

Overcoming Pornography