⁉️🤔This Therapist Asked the One Question Everyone’s Afraid to Ask
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Hello Reader, We recently received a very honest question from a parent and family therapist about how to help teens find healthy alternatives to pornography (and the M-word!). It's a tough but important topic, and we're tackling it head-on in our new article: Are There Healthy Alternatives to Porn for Teens? A Question Parents Ask In this article, we explore:
This isn't about shaming, but about empowering teens! They need to know how to make healthy choices that lead to long-term well-being. I think you’ll gain some valuable insights 👍
P.S. Very few people like to tackle these tough topics, but parents often ask us for guidance. Everything we recommend is based on science with a little common sense thrown in for good measure. P.P.S.🍹 Summer SIPS & TIPS Coming Next Week! For the next month, we'll be sending you short "sips" of digital safety info combined with a few "tips" you can use right away. Digital Safety practices are crucial during summer. Use our emails as conversation starters and share these emails with your friends and family--or anyone who loves kids! |
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Hello Reader, We recently received a very honest question from a parent and family therapist about how to help teens find healthy alternatives to pornography (and the M-word!). It's a tough but important topic, and we're tackling it head-on in our new article: Are There Healthy Alternatives to Porn for Teens? A Question Parents Ask In this article, we explore: Why "soft porn" isn't a viable solution for teens. How sexual self-stimulation can reinforce porn addiction. The surprising effects of...
Hello Reader, Car rides are great opportunities to connect with your kids—specifically the tricky topics that don’t always come up at home. Why the car?✅ Side-by-side = no awkward eye contact✅ Feels private and safe✅ Convo time is limited by the ride time, making it more comfortable How to get started: 🌟 Use a prompt. Try something like: “A friend of mine told me about her daughter seeing something really bad online.” “I saw an article about something called sextortion today.” Or pick...
Hello Reader, With Father’s Day coming, it’s the perfect time to celebrate dads—and their role in helping kids navigate today’s digital world. Our latest must-read article, The 5 Best Ways Dads Can Protect Childhood in a Tech World, highlights how fathers can guide kids through tough topics like online dangers, pornography, and mental health traps. Even simple moments—like showing up to a game or talking about hard things—make a huge difference. 👨👧👦 From teaching truths about the digital...