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Media Savvy Moms

Summary: Media Savvy Moms is a podcast by ParentsAware, an organization dedicated to helping parents talk to kids and teens about pornography and healthy sexuality. Who knew honest conversations about parenting and pornography could be so laid-back and fun? Join in for a series of chats and interviews to help parents tackle this challenging topic with their kids. These two ladies take a light-hearted, down-to-earth approach you will love. With more than a decade of experience between the two of them in the Movement to End Sexual Exploitation, Marilyn Evans (founder of Parents Aware) and Melody Bergman (blogger at Mama Crossroads) have an abundance of resources to share, and a thriving network of guest experts to bring on the show! Topics include prevention, exposure, addiction, healing, communication strategies, technology & filters, and more. Parent questions are welcome and encouraged. For complete show notes, visit parentsaware.info.

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 Helping Kids Build a Safe Network as They Go Back to School | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:23

Back to school is the perfect time to review safety strategies with kids. One that’s simple and effective is asking your child or teen to come up with a list of trusted adults to add to their Safe Network.  For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 OnlyFans: from Likes and Follows to Trafficking and Exploitation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:08

Ever heard of Only Fans? It’s an online platform where content creators get paid directly by their followers, a.k.a. fans, for the photos and videos they share. But the site is rife with porn and exploitation. And worse, it’s targeting young women in droves with promises of turning likes and follows into instafame and fortune. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info

 6 Ways to Talk About the Threat of Pornography with Other Parents [3-25] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:01

In this episode, I share not one but six ways to transition casual conversations to the topic of pornography. These tips are designed to help you talk openly with extended family, neighbors, and close friends. We know that pornography grows in the shadows. It thrives in secrecy. When we stay silent, it wreaks havoc on people's lives. This is about shining a light on that threat. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info

 Dear Savvy: My middle schooler is sending nudes. What should I do? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:27

Filters installed. Devices monitored. Online safety taught. All of this, and children can still make poor choices—like sending nudes. So, how do we respond when we learn of this behavior?  This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. These shorter episodes are designed to give you just that. Tune in to the podcast to hear the whole scoop, and check out the show notes for helpful tools and information. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 How Dads Can Empower Kids to be Internet Safe with Matt Richardson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:57

We know the term cyberbullying. So do our kids. But what about cyberstalking and sextortion? Not so much. Yet, these are serious online threats putting more kids at risk than most of us realize. What do we need to know to empower kids to be internet safe? For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Root Out Pornography with Care, Attention, and Community Awareness | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:02

Dandelions. Clover. Weeds! Most agree that these invaders are to be eradicated from our lawns and gardens ASAP. If not they will spread and take over. Similarly, we want to root out pornography before it takes hold. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Amazing Resources to Fortify Teens Against Pornography with Clay Olsen | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:44

Do you know a teen who is struggling to quit porn? The reality is that many kids get caught in a porn trap. They want to quit. They try to quit. Yet, they find themselves returning again and again. Imagine, what if there was a tool that could help fortify teens against pornography? For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Dear Savvy: How do I talk to my child about sexting without being awkward? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:28

We keep scratching our heads trying to figure out why young kids are sexting. But the fact is the formula is pretty basic: (curious kids + digital devices) x (sexualized media) = sexting normalized. So, the question is not if I need to have this conversation but how do I talk to my child about sexting without being awkward. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 What to tell kids when a parent struggles with sexual addiction with Tara McCausland | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:24

Porn harms families. No question there. So what do you do when a parent struggles with sexual addiction? Instinct may be to keep it hidden. Your spouse knows—but not the children. You reason the truth would be too painful. Better that they never find out. And yet, experience and research show that children actually suffer more from the weight of hidden truths than they do from careful and honest disclosure. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Good, Better, Best. How often should I monitor my child’s smartphone? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:02

Involved parents worry about their child or teen’s safety online. And rightly so. The nature of the internet means harmful content could come across their screen at any time. Dangerous situations seem to be lurking around every corner. So, many parents wonder, how often should I monitor my child’s smartphone? Should I check it daily? And is that really the best way to keep them from harm? For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Building Mom Confidence In a Media-Saturated World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:52

Every mom is amazing! There’s no question there. Yet, we are often our own worst critic. In this episode, we discuss what to do when we feel like we’re not thriving. We take a fresh look at what confidence means. And how that applies to raising kids in a media-saturated, pandemic stricken, year of virtual school, kind of world!  For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 The New Puberty Talks for a Media-Saturated World with Rowena Thomas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:44

It’s normal. It’s natural. Everyone goes through it! And every kid has LOTS of questions. Yet, for many families talking about puberty still feels awkward and embarrassing to mention—leaving kids to sort through confusing information on their own. Often, that’s whatever media and friends throw their way. That doesn’t seem fair or healthy, does it? So, how can we learn to embrace the new puberty talks for a media-saturated world? For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Pod

 Dear Savvy: Can moms talk to boys about pornography? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:07

Are you a mom to boys? Do you worry about helping them mature into sexually responsible teens and adults? How often do you defer to dad for “The Talk?” Have you ever questioned, can moms talk to boys about pornography? If so, you’re not alone. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Pornography’s Role in the Rise of Child-on-child Sexual Assault with Heidi Olson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:03

Yes, it feels easier to say, I don’t want to go there, I don't want to talk about it. But we know sweeping tough issues under the carpet doesn’t make them disappear. In fact, it only increases the trauma. Children are hurting. Families are being torn apart. So, we’re going to be bold. We’re going to face this issue straight on. And we’re going to talk about pornography’s role in the rise of child-on-child sexual assault. For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

 Dear Savvy: How Often Should I Talk to My Child About Pornography? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 08:39

You caught your child watching pornography. You talked about it and have a handle on the situation. But now you are wondering: Should I bring up the subject again? And, if so, how often should I talk to my child about pornography? Will my relationship with my child stay healthy if I go back to the topic too often? For complete show notes, visit ParentsAware.info and click on Podcast.

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