Hello Reader,

Parents like you ask tough, thoughtful questions every day about raising kids in the digital world. We’ve heard you—and we’re here to help.

From curiosity about bodies to digital privacy, ADHD, sextortion, and tough conversations about masturbation, we’ve tackled your most pressing concerns with expert advice. Here are some of the biggest questions parents ask—and our best answers:

📌 Female Bodies: What’s the Best Way to Satisfy My Son’s Curiosity?​
​Teen boys are naturally curious about the female body—but where should they turn for answers? One mom asked how to guide her son without shaming him or pushing him toward unhealthy sources.

Licensed therapist Geoff Steurer, LMFT, shares practical ways to provide honest, values-based conversations while reinforcing respect and healthy understanding. → Read more​

📌 Do Kids Deserve Digital Privacy? 3 Myths Debunked for Smart Parents​
​Many parents wrestle with the balance between respecting their child’s privacy and protecting them from online dangers.

But is digital privacy even real? We break down three common myths and explain why monitoring your child’s device use isn’t an invasion—it’s essential. → Read more​

📌 The #1 Mistake Parents Make When Warning ADHD Kids About Porn​

One mom worried that warning her son about pornography might backfire—what if his impulsive ADHD nature made him go look it up instead? Many parents face this dilemma, unsure of how to talk to their child in a way that actually helps.

We unpack the unique challenges of ADHD and provide a doable game plan, with expert insights from CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and Dr. Russell Barkley, a leading ADHD researcher. → Read more​

📌 Sextortion scams and teen suicide: One father's urgent warning​
​We follow digital parenting boards, and every day, more parents are pleading for help—just this morning, two parents had already posted about their sons getting caught in a sextortion trap. The other day, there were three. These scams are exploding, and no family is immune.

It’s crucial to talk to kids about how to avoid falling into the trap, but what if it’s already happened? This is a question parents ask daily. Threat Intelligence Analyst Paul Raffile explains exactly what steps to take if your child becomes a target. → Read more​

📌 Why do kids masturbate? A therapist gives 5 reasons and top tips for a healthy response plan​
​Many parents panic when they discover their child masturbating, but a knee-jerk reaction can backfire. Licensed therapist Taylor Chambers, LMFT, explains five common reasons kids engage in this behavior and how to respond in a way that fosters trust, self-mastery, and healthy development. → Read more​

You’re doing the hard work of guiding your kids, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Explore all our articles here for more expert advice on raising resilient, screen-smart kids.

Kindly,

Kristen

P.S. If your child has ever been exposed to pornography—even by accident—you’re not alone. The key is knowing how to respond in a way that helps them process what they saw, without shame or fear.

Our expert guide, My Kid Saw Porn—Now What?, gives you a step-by-step SMART Plan to support your child, rebuild trust, and guide them toward healthy habits. Download it instantly for just $7.97! Available only on DefendYoungMinds.com.

P.P.S. What do you think about AI interacting with your young child (age 5-10)? New AI tools emerge every day in the effort to keep kids safe online. Answer the questions below to tell us what you think.