Media Savvy Moms

We know it’s not a matter of IF our kids will see porn—it’s a matter of WHEN. But after exposure, will they go back? How do we know if they're addicted? Find out what Paul Lavergne, Psychotherapist and Sexual Recovery Therapist, has to say about it! For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info

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? [Media Savvy Moms is a podcast by Parents Aware. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info]

Before you even begin the conversation about pornography, it’s so important to connect with your kids. We need to lay a foundation before we build the walls to protect them. But how do we do that? Our guest, Brett Ullman, author of the book, Parenting: Navigating Everything, explains how you can give kids the skills they need to thrive online and off.  [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info and click on “Podcast”]

We’re one month into the COVID-19 crisis. Working from home, schooling from home, social distancing, sheltering-in-place. Going stir crazy. How’s everyone doing? Want a tool to help? Find out how to download your FREE KIDS-AT-HOME SURVIVAL GUIDE & Screen Safety Plan. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

Recent investigative reports have uncovered what many have long suspected: Pornhub profits from the commercial sex trafficking of minors. And now a petition to shut down the site blowing the whistle! Laila Mickelwait, director of abolition for Exodus Cry and creator of the petition, is here to talk about her recent victories including media coverage, protests, and half a million signatures! You can sign too at traffickinghub.com. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

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. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

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? Have no fear! We’re here to help! And we’ve come with an expert in tow: Greta Eskridge, a home educator who specializes in helping families find deeper connections. Best of all, these are tips we can use anytime kids are at home. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

Masturbation. There are probably as many ways to address this topic as there are families. The question is, how do YOU start the conversation with YOUR kids? In this episode, we’ve put together talking points to help. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

There’s a basic truth. It’s this, that all girls have value, beauty and purpose. Yet for so many the truth has been hidden. Thousands of girls in our cities and towns across this globe have never been told their worth. Bella Girl, a teen outreach program in Toowoomba, Australia, that has made it their mission to change that! Join us for a chat with their CEO, Letitia Shelton. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

Parenting is no easy task. We make rules. We set boundaries. But will they stick? Wondering how to get your kids to listen? Turns out there are a few tried and true “parenting rules” that work wonders getting kids to warm up to advice and guidance from mom and dad. But it goes both ways. These rules also help to ground us in realistic expectations. For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info

Family dynamics are complicated enough. Marriage, kids, work, parenting. But what about when your spouse is addicted to pornography? According to our guest today, Anne Blythe, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery, most women—even those doing recovery work alongside their husbands—are not getting the help they need. IMPORTANT: Husbands are not always the ones are addicted. However, BTR works specifically with wives of addicts. For complete podcast notes, visit ParentsAware.info.

Ah … Valentine’s Day … time for paper hearts, candy, red roses … and sex talks with our kids? Absolutely! How do we teach our kids about what real love is, what a healthy relationship looks like, and how to navigate the craziness in our porn-saturated culture? Let’s talk about it! For complete podcast notes, visit ParentsAware.info

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?  Join us for a chat with Jake Roberson, digital director at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, as we take a peek at the Dirty Dozen List and discuss some great tools to take action! 

We’re parenting in a porn-saturated world. So, how do we avoid the paralyzing fear that sometimes comes with protecting our kids? How do we know what we can and can’t control? Let’s BE IN THE NOW and figure it out together!

We're talking about a tough subject today: human trafficking. Lynda Harlos shares how her daughter was trafficked right under her nose. And no one knew. Tune in for tips to help protect your kids.