Porn conversations don't have to be stressful. This guest post is from a mum who started foundational chats when her kids were young. Much of her success can be attributed to her very matter of fact approach. We hope you are inspired by this story and find the courage to...
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Teachable moments are golden opportunities for parents. We champion this mum who shares her story about raising a young and aware son and preventing porn harm through teachable moments! Parenting can be a tough gig—we all need hope and encouragement to raise young and aware kids. I am known for...
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Our Kids Online is a gift. A gift to parents—if they heed the warnings and act accordingly. A gift to the kids of parents who watch it—if more boundaries and protections are implemented, and open, honest conversations result. A gift to society—if it wakes us from the haze of denial...
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The mum who has written this story has one goal: to help other parents understand exactly why keeping kids safe online is so important, and why we can never afford to be complacent. The following story has been shared with us by a follower. It’s a true story, but names...
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Getting started with the "p" talk doesn't have to be difficult. Yet countless parents are daunted by the thought of having conversations about sex or porn with their younger children. It’s completely normal to be anxious about the “p” word if you are starting from scratch. However, just be sure...
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Age verification for pornography access is a child-protection measure rather than an attempt to spoil anyone’s fun or stop sexual exploration. The authors of this post, The Reward Foundation, say that quite simply porn is not for kids—we wholeheartedly agree. There is a wide range of research evidence both causal...
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Positive messages about sexuality and robust education for kids are essential. A phrase used by Young and Aware frequently is: “eight is too late”. The reality is, if you haven’t spoken to your child about sex by the age of eight, their peers or internet porn will likely be educating...
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