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I’m so glad you’re here! Parents, grandparents and caregivers have an unprecedented task of raising children in a digital world filled with pornography and online relationships. As a parent of a recovered porn addict, I created the site I desperately needed while in the trenches with my children.  Let me be a hopeful mom to you.

Find support, encouragement, hope and practical tips here. Look around. Check out the resources page and book, Sexpectations: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Healthy Relationships. And be sure to read the blog posts. My desire is for you to realize you’re not alone in your parenting endeavors. This is a safe place to discuss difficult topics.

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How to talk about AI and porn: a guide for parents

I’m thrilled to introduce you to Julia Daniels of Ever Accountable. She’s here to help us understand how to talk about AI and porn with our children. This is a powerhouse article full of fantastic resources. While Taylor Swift’s deepfake porn debacle on Twitter caught the attention of national and international news, a growing number …

You Matter

My son exited his bedroom and walked toward the front door. “Are you leaving?” Silence. “Are you going to work?” He turned to me, stared, then gave a quick nod. “Okay. . . Have a great day!” The door slammed. I sighed. I felt invisible, unnoticed, and depleted.

A Millennial Talks About Internet Filters, Pornography, and Addiction

“I was first introduced to online sexting with strangers when I was 12 years old through an online video game on my computer.” Austin Couture, now 29, eventually developed an addiction. “I could not stop seeking out pornography and women to chat with online or the obsessive and compulsive masturbation that always went along with …

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