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Parents, grandparents, and caregivers have an unprecedented task of raising children in a digital world filled with pornography and online relationships. My child saw porn, and if you’re like me, you need help while in the trenches with your children. This is the site for you! 

Find support, encouragement, hope and practical tips. 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. Remember, you’re not alone in your parenting endeavors. This is a safe place to discuss difficult topics.

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Benefits of Parenting with Gratitude

“The root of joy is gratefulness… It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” ― Brother David Steindl-Rast[i] Parenting is fulfilling. But it’s also relentless, scary, and full of disappointments. Days are long. Tasks are repetitive. Problems are nonstop. If we’re not careful, months pass without a pleasant thought, …

How Not to be “Late to the Party” When Talking to Your Child About Sex

I’m thrilled to introduce Jackie Brewton. Jackie has years of experience equipping parents on how to talk with children about sex and related topics. I love the advice she gives us in this guest post.   Parenting teens in today’s culture is NOT for the faint at heart, which is why I always want to …

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