Media Savvy Moms

Hey parents! Do you know what Pornhub is? Chances are, your kids know enough about it to carry on a conversation around the lunch table at school. Are you prepared to fight back against this multi-million-dollar monstrosity? Maybe you already know a bit about how the porn industry operates online. Maybe this is news to you. No matter what knowledge-base you’re starting at, this episode has take-aways for every person concerned with protecting kids from internet pornography.

How can we work WITH our kids to help create healthy tech boundaries? Today’s special guest is a mom and a screen time expert who has some practical tools to help us collaborate as a family. Andrea Davis is a former teacher, an outdoor enthusiast, and has been a stay-at-home for almost 15 years. She and her husband Tyler co-created the website, Better Screen Time, where they share positive strategies for screens and technology so parents can worry less and connect more with their kids.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Media Savvy Moms? Tune in for some fun chatter and silly stories with your favorite co-hosts. Raising kids in a porn-saturated world is a tough business, and we're here for you. But this week, we're taking a break to put our feet up and get to know each other a little bit.  So, plug in and listen while you're wrapping, baking, prepping for company, or scrambling around. And ... HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Love, Melody & Marilyn

Kid lingo, teenspeak, slang … whatever you wanna call it, we old folks are out of the loop. But what are they saying? Which words are just for fun? And which are cause for concern? Let’s talk about it! On today's show we're discussing how ... (1) We’re not kids anymore, (2) Some slang can hurt--or indicate distress, and (3) You can decode kid lingo: We'll give you the tools! 

Want to feel more educated when you’re shopping for tech? Not sure what’s safe for your kids--or how to make it safe? We know the feeling. We’re moms too. That’s why we invited expert Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, to the show! So let’s chat. Get some tips. When those kiddos rip open their presents and pull out their new games and devices, we want you to feel confident that you’ve done your homework and everything is under control. This episode is a great place to start!

Do you believe you can change the world in just 10 minutes? This mom does! Find out how she is rocking her neck of the woods when it comes to legislative change and pornography. Want to get involved too? It might be easier than you think. Melissa Blair is a mother of three, blogger, speaker, and activist who has met with government leaders from her local town all the way up to Capitol Hill. Join us as she shares her story and teaches us some tips.

It’s time to get real. Girls struggle with porn too. Let’s talk about it! In today's episode we'll break it down and teach you 1) how to remove the shame, 2) why girls look, and 3) strategies to help you talk to your daughter about pornography.

Pokemon. Digimon. Manga. Hentai. All of these things are considered “anime” … but what should we allow in our homes? Does “innocent” content lead our kids into darker places? How slippery is the slope? How do we have these conversations with our kids? Lacy Bentley is an expert on these issues. Join us as we tackle this tricky topic together and unravel many of the mysteries of anime.

What did you do when your child confided in you that they had seen porn? If you freaked out and lost it, then congratulations--you’re human! Today we will be discussing 3 tips to help you move forward after the initial panic: (1) Pause and reflect, (2) Mend the relationship, and (3) Hate the porn, love the child.

Wondering how to start the sex talks with your kids? Join us as we chat with Dina Alexander, author of the 30 Days of Sex Talks book series, and founder of Educate and Empower Kids.

Tried talking to your kids about sex? Epic fail? We feel your pain! We’ve been there too. A lot of our parents send in sex talk questions. The point of this show is to help us, as parents, to remember to relax! Have a sense of humor! And don’t try so hard to be perfect! Today we'll be discussing three basic guidelines for having successful sex talks with our kids: (1) Relax and remove shame (2) Just answer the question! (3) Have ongoing talks

In this episode we’ll be talking about kids trading nudes or “sexting” as the old people like to say! Why are kids participating in this risky behavior? And what can we do about it? Today we will be discussing: (1) The Problem: Why Kids are Sharing Nudes; (2) The Solution: Tips for Parents; and (3) Your Best Resource: Talk to the Experts--Your KIDS!

One of our recurring topics on the podcast is 'my child has seen pornography’ or ‘my child is looking at pornography—what do I do now?’ Today—per the request of one of our listeners—we're tackling this topic from a faith-based perspective. In this episode we’re chatting with John Fort from Be Broken Ministries, who is a father, a specialist in addiction recovery, and also a man of faith.

Love them or hate them, screens are here to stay. But when it comes to our kids, how much screen time is too much? How do we know? What do the experts say? Are all children the same?   Join us for an in-depth discussion about 1) the impact of screens on children and families, 2) the links between screen time and pornography, and 3) some great screen time tips and solutions we like. 

Divorced or not … are your kids digitally safe when they’re away from you? Today we’ll explore this question and share some tips from special guest and clinical psychologist Dr. Tracy Bennett.