Media Savvy Moms show

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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 Bad Advice About Pornography | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:17

When it comes to parenting, people are full of advice--both good and bad. But what do you say when someone gives you bad parenting advice regarding pornography? Today we’re going to give you some talking points to handle those sometimes awkward situations! 

 A Father's Letter to Porn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:58

Today we are interviewing one of our most favorite dads in the movement to end exploitation: Forest Benedict. We loved chatting with Forest for so many reasons. He is not afraid to get REAL. He is passionate about protecting kids from pornography. He is also a licensed therapist. Join us as we glean bits of wisdom he has gathered through the years as a father, author, clinician, and also through his own recovery from sexual addiction.

 My Child Saw Porn, Now What? A S.M.A.R.T. Plan for Parents | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:01

We talk about protecting our children from pornography ... but if they've seen it, have we failed? What should we do AFTER our kids are exposed to porn? Kristen Jenson joins us on today's show to talk about her S.M.A.R.T. plan, which she developed just for this purpose. It includes 5 steps to help parents after their kids have been exposed to pornography.

 Moms Making a Difference | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:28

The global fight against pornography and sexual exploitation feels so overwhelming. We may wonder … is what I’m doing at home going to make a difference? In today’s episode we are discussing several inspiring women in the fight against porn and exploitation.

 Protecting Families with the Bark App | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:27

Overwhelmed with the idea of combing through every single text and app and email on your kids' devices to make sure they are staying safe? The Bark app monitors text messaging, YouTube, email, social media platforms and apps and then sends automatic alerts to signs of cyberbullying, depression, online predators, adult content, and more. Join us as we chat with Titania Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer of Bark.us, about this super cool tool to help keep families safe. Plus a FREE offer for our listeners.

 Smooch Around Your Kids | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:50

"Mom and Dad are kissing! Ew, gross!" Learn how modeling healthy relationships can actually help protect your kids from pornography.

 The Internet is Broken - #FixAppRatings | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:50

Has your child ever bumped into inappropriate content on an app that was supposed to be "for ages 3+"? Ours have! The ratings system is broken. So what are we going to do about it? Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, is one of the key players in a movement working to address this issue. The #FixAppRatings campaign aims to create a better solution that will keep our kids safe. Join us as we talk with Chris and learn how we can help!

 Give Your Kids a Construction Site | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:12

Talk to your kids about anything--even pornography!

 Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Taking Time for Self-Care When Your Kids Have Porn Problems | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:43

In today's show, we'll outline 3 strategies to help parents overcome the suffocating fear of having a child who is addicted to pornography. For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info

 Beware of the Rattlesnakes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 22:09

If your tablet had rattlesnakes in it, would you hand it to your kids without telling them? Porn is not really any different. What is the right age to start having these difficult talks with our kids? Listen and find out! [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

 Get Off the Fence: Talk to Your Kids About Pornography | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:49

In this episode, we'll give you 3 strategies to get "un-stuck" and start talking to your kids about pornography. [For complete show notes visit ParentsAware.info]

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