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The 7-day rule: Giving Your Kids a Safer Internet Experience

By MarilynFeb 09, 2018

February 6th was Safer Internet Day. And that got me thinking, “What could I do —or what could any parent do right now to make their kid’s internet experience safer?” Then it came to me —use the 7-day rule!! It can feel next to impossible to keep up with all the tricks and sneaky ways porn and predators have access to our kids through the internet. And with millions of apps available to children, how can parents be sure which are safe to use? [media-credit id=1 align="alignnone" width="800"][/media-credit] The solution is actually simpler than you think. It’s called the 7-day…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Kids are Drowning in Porn; So Why Aren’t Parents Asking for Help? [Video Podcast]

By MarilynJan 25, 2018

If it feels like your kids are drowning in porn, then chances are, so are the kids of your closest friends. As parents our inclination is to clam up and say nothing to nobody. Why is this? [media-credit name="Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash" link="https://unsplash.com/photos/h1vdmVQqPmM" align="aligncenter" width="800"][/media-credit] In today’s post and video podcast we’ll explore the answer to that very question. We’ll also find out what parents can do to get over their inhibitions on this topic and why talking with other parents about pornography will actually benefit our kids. I’m a parent and I have questions Just before we…

Overcoming Pornography, Parenting Survival Tips

Parents Aware Podcast 002 [Sneak Peek]: Compassion for a Friend Struggling with Porn Addiction

By MarilynDec 14, 2017

Life is busy for everyone! It’s no exception here at Parents Aware. That said, we haven’t stopped working on new ideas to help you continue the conversation with children and teens about pornography —including a brand new Parents Aware Podcast! I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have so much on my plate I don’t get to read everything I want. In fact, there’s so much good information online that I often feel overwhelmed by what I can't get to. This is why I've decided to focus on 3 areas at Parents Aware that will help you stay up-to-date on this incredibly…

Overcoming Pornography

I Gave Up Sugar to Help a Friend Struggling With Porn

By MarilynNov 29, 2017

As the old adage goes: Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If you've ever watched a friend struggling with porn you know how hard it can be to empathize. In fact, at times you may feel like throwing your hands in the air and shouting —"Just get over it already!" One of our main objectives at Parents Aware is to promote understanding of the addictive nature of pornography. That's because there are thousands of teens and young adults joining different recovery programs every year. Many were introduced to porn as kids. They stumbled across it online. One…

Overcoming Pornography

E-free days: Unexpected Benefits for the Whole Family

By MarilynOct 24, 2017

When Kim and I met for lunch we had so much catching up to do that I almost forgot why I had planned this get-together with her. “Don’t forget! You were going to ask me about our family’s ‘E-free’ days.” “Oh my GOSH!” How could I have let that slip my mind? “Yes!!!” Honestly, this conversation couldn’t have come at a better time. I had just finished reading a sobering article, Have Smartphones Destroyed A Generation? If you haven’t read it yet—spoiler alert! Kids who have grown up with a silver iPhone in their hand describe themselves as more lonely…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Knowledge: Power Against the Wave of Pornography

By MarilynSep 28, 2017

My kid drops a piece of toast on the floor. You bet he’s going to pick it up and use it. The 5-second rule is applied …ignorance is bliss. Never mind the average kitchen floor contains 860 bacteria/square inch! Knowledge is power ...until panic sets in! To be honest, I’m not too concerned about toast on the floor. But when something really threatens my child’s health and safety I want to be in the know! Easy access to online pornography is such a threat. But sometimes knowing the issue can send us into panic mode. What can we do to…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Countdown On. Race for Virtue. Fight Sexual Exploitation!

By MarilynAug 31, 2017

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue. —Buddha In 9 days I am going to lace on my running shoes, gather up my kids, friends, and neighbors to Race for Virtue. I invite you to join me. Read on as I explain how and why. What is Race for Virtue? I found out about Race for Virtue just a few short weeks ago when…

Getting Involved

Protect Children Online! Call for Meaningful Age Verification

By MarilynAug 10, 2017

So many kids stumble upon pornography every day, that sadly we’ve come to expect it as the norm. At Parents Aware we believe kids have the right to enjoy safe online experiences without the risk of exposure to hardcore pornography. This is why we fully support the petition to adopt meaningful age verification put forward by MP, Arnold Vierson. In this post, you will read about one proactive mom and her approach to helping her kids prepare to reject pornography before they see it. Her experience illustrates why every family, regardless of how vigilant, will want meaningful age verification to…

Getting Involved

How My Son Taught Me that Modesty is an Attitude

By MarilynJul 13, 2017

A major pet peeve of mine is whenever the topic of modesty is brought up, it usually deteriorates quickly into making lists of what girls should and should not wear. There is little if any mention of how modesty relates to boys and their self-image. The truth is, modesty is an attitude that can greatly improve both girls' and boys' self-esteem. Recently, an experience with my youngest son challenged my perspective on modesty and presented me with a teaching opportunity. One Saturday morning It was one of those days when the boys were annoyed with each other just for breathing…

Parenting Survival Tips, Safeguarding & Prevention

Three Proven Concepts to Get You Off the Fence and Talking to Your Kids About Porn

By MarilynJun 02, 2017

Related: Three Proven Concepts to Get You Off the Fence and Talking to Your Kids About Porn This post is an adaptation of one I originally wrote for Strength to Fight. A recent experience made me realize it's worth repeating. Even when we know a conversation needs to be had we often feel stuck in our tracks. I will share three proven concepts that helped me get off the fence and start talking to my own kids about the dangers of porn. Shaking my hand he said, “That was so great. Thanks for talking about this. I just know it’s so important.” This…

Parenting & Communication, Safeguarding & Prevention