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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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May 6, 2024April 9, 2024

Mental Health and Youth

May is mental health awareness month. We hear the phrase “mental health” often. So, let’s define it, see what affects it, and consider ways to help our children avoid mental health challenges.

April 15, 2024March 14, 2024

Kids Judge Their Bodies – Part I

My friend Linda Stewart is our guest for this post. She talks with us about how kids (and, let’s face it, us too) judge themselves based on their bodies. I learned some things in this post, and I hope you do, too! Linda co-wrote Before the Sex Talk: A Theology of the Body Approach for …

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March 18, 2024March 15, 2024

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 …

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