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Girls are growing up in a p*rn-saturated world, and it’s shaping how they see themselves, their bodies, and their worth.
Check out our latest article to learn specific ways you can help girls navigate this world with confidence.
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🧠 Use your thinking brain. Pause, think, and make a safe choice.
💬 You can always come to me. No matter what happens, you won’t be in trouble for telling me.
🛑 You can say no, even to friends and adults.
Keep the conversations going. 💙
#OnlineSafety #Parenting
We are SO impressed by this boy and the way he understands why it’s important to protect his mind and turn away from harmful content. You have to watch it!
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Kids might feel pressured to send a naked photo. Sometimes, the desire to feel important or wanted can make it harder to to say no.
Help your child understand that someone asking for a picture doesn't mean they love you, and you never have to prove your worth to anyone. 💙
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Kristen A. Jenson, founder of @DefendYM, warns about the serious impact pornography can have on children, including harmful sexual attitudes, mental health concerns, and child-on-child harmful sexual behavior.
She also emphasizes how easily children can become addicted to pornography, sharing that therapists are treating children as young as six years old.
Watch the full podcast here:
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#EnoughIsEnough #ProtectKidsOnline #InternetSafety #ChildSafety #DigitalParenting
The Sydney Sweeney ad for Novig has sparked a lot of conversation about what kids are seeing during sports broadcasts. Dodgers outfielder Alex Call also spoke up about the ads after watching baseball with his young son.
Are you prepared for these situations?
Why is training on p*rnography’s impact on children so important for the professionals who work with them? Come and see.
📅 November 13, 2026
💻 Live virtual training
🎓 6.25 CE hours
📚 NBCC approved
💲 Early-bird registration is $99 through October 31
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Talk with your child about the difference between a fun surprise and a secret that makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
🚩 Make sure they know that a person who asks them to hide concerning conversations or behavior from you is giving them a reason to tell you, not stay quiet
Podcasts can contain sexually explicit content, and clips can show up on kids’ social media feeds, too.
Call Her Daddy ranked #4 among U.S. podcasts, and its host recently acknowledged an 11-year-old listener.
Ask what your kids are listening to. Talk about sex and relationships
AI can take an ordinary photo and turn it into a fake explicit image. Kids can be targeted without ever sending a single private photo themselves.
Our new blog post breaks down what parents need to know about AI-generated nudes and how to prepare your kids for this growing threat
For the professionals working with kids and teens, do you know what to look for if p*rnography exposure is part of what a child was struggling with?
The Heal Young Minds Conference will give practical tools for recognizing signs and responding without shame.
#ContinuingEd
Ask your child what makes someone trustworthy. You can talk about adults who listen, take them seriously, help them feel safe, and don't shame them for asking questions or sharing something difficult.
And don't assume your child knows they can always come to you. Tell them.
🚨 No filter is foolproof.
And if your child has already come across p*rn, you’re not alone, and you’re not out of options. 💙 Our guide, My Kids Saw Porn—Now What?, walks you through what to do next and how to have those conversations with your child.
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P*rn often portrays behaviors and attitudes that can distort how kids understand s*x, relationships, and consent. When these messages are repeated, they can start to seem normal, even when they reflect unhealthy ideas about how people should treat each other. 🚩
#Cornell7
We want to raise kids who know how to say no, even when their friends are doing something they know isn’t right.
Talk about turning away, walking away, and telling a trusted adult. Remind them that they don’t have to go along with something just because a friend does.
#BodySafe
Tonight, try asking: “What was the best part of your day?”
“Was there anything today that made you uncomfortable or confused?”
“Is there anything you’ve wondered about but haven’t asked me?”
Keep listening. Keep reminding them:
“You can always come to me.”
#ParentingTips
What makes some kids more resistant to p*rnography than others, even when they’ve been given the same warnings?
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#Parenting #OnlineSafety #PornographyPrevention #ProtectKids #ParentChildConnection