‼️ I Almost Flew into a Storm to Deliver My 4 Pillars Presentation
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Hello Reader, Last Friday I was supposed to be on a flight to Missouri to keynote at the “Rise Up & Build” conference. As many of you know, a huge winter storm in the South and Eastern U.S. put the kibosh on a lot of plans! Including my 4 Pillars of Protection™ presentation! So today, I wanted to share a quick overview of my most popular keynote address: The 4 Pillars of Protection: A Proactive Plan for Defending Kids against Predators and Pornography. The 4 Pillars came after years of researching, writing, and talking with parents and professionals. And just thinking about how best to protect children from pornography’s harms. I realized…it’s not just one thing. Turns out it’s at least 4 pillars. With a foundation of love. Covered with a roof of prevention. The truth is this—parents need a comprehensive strategy to help kids build a solid defense against pornography. 🏠 Love–love and a warm bond forms the foundation of any protective strategy. “I love you enough to protect you” is the first step. 🏠 Sexual Integrity–so kids recognize what healthy intimacy really is. And how porn teaches toxic messages that can erode our ability to love others. 🏠 Emotional Resilience–so kids develop coping skills they can use instead of turning to pornography (which is a quick and powerful diversion from negative emotions). 🏠 Tech Accountability–so kids understand the best ways to benefit from technology. And parents put in necessary guardrails (filters, parental controls, and a leveling-up plan). 🏠 Brain & Body Safety–so kids understand how porn can harm their minds and learn a plan to stay safe. And parents see the how teaching kids to reject porn keeps them safer from child sexual abuse. 🏠 Prevention Science–the principles of prevention help parents with ongoing monitoring and discipline, all with the goal of maintaining a strong relationship and a warm bond with their child. To build your knowledge in any of these pillars, see our Defend Young Minds Articles or follow the hyperlinks above! Stay safe out there! Warmly, Kristen P.S. If you’d like me to speak at your next event, or set up a virtual workshop to teach the 4 Pillars of Protection, hit Reply for more info and to reserve a date on my schedule. Help your kids learn to reject pornography! Our Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can give you the words, stories, and confidence to begin. |
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