⭕ How one dad handled a sneaky kid
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Hello Reader, What do you do when your kid hacks their parental controls? Or when those same safeguards backfire in unexpected ways? This week, we heard from a dad who discovered his child had bypassed the restrictions he carefully set up. You’ll find out how he responded (definitely not how most parents react!) and if it helped or hurt his relationship with his daughter. And another parent ran into a completely different challenge—when their teen’s parental controls worked a little too well and left them in a tough spot while traveling abroad. Both stories highlight a crucial truth: Parental controls are useful, but they are never enough. In our newest article, How To Handle Sneaky Kids Who Hack Parental Controls, we discuss:
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Hello Reader, Did you know that kids who are taught body safety are safer from sexual abuse? It’s true. Here’s the heartbreaking reality: 1 in 10 kids will experience sexual abuse. 93% of abused children know their abuser—and often trust them. One of the most effective ways to prevent abuse? Teaching kids body safety. When children understand personal boundaries, recognize inappropriate behavior, and know who to go to for help, they’re far less vulnerable to abuse. But how do you start these...
Hello Reader, Karolyn’s heart raced and her stomach dropped. There it was—pornography in her child’s browsing history. Shock, fear, and shame overwhelmed her. And she was paralyzed with one baffling question: “What do I do next?” If this moment were to happen to you, would you be ready? Because sadly, it’s not a matter of if, but when. Whether through a school-issued device, a friend’s phone, an innocent Google search, or an unexpected ad, your child will see pornography. And when they do,...
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...