When Your Child Has a P*rn Habit
By Josh Gilman When my wife and I were expecting our first child, she would sometimes ask me, “Do you ever get scared of raising a child in this society?” To which I always responded, “Are you kidding? As soon as our kid is born we are AMISH!” While that was obviously...
Sex Talks and Sexual Assault…
This is part two in a two part series focusing on survivors of sexual assault. Here is part one. By Michelle Harkey, LMHC Having a child be sexually assaulted is one of a parent’s worst nightmares. Unfortunately, it is far too common, with about one out of three...
For Survivors of Sexual Abuse: How to Talk to Kids About Healthy Sexuality
This is part one of a two part series focusing on tips for survivors of sexual abuse. Part two is here. By Michelle Harkey, MA, LMHC Having ‘The Talk’ isn’t easy for most parents, but if you are a survivor of childhood sexual abuse (CSA), incest or rape, talking to...
Have Meaningful Time With Your Kids This Summer: Read The Book!
By Trishia Van Orden One of the hardest things about summer break is finding ways to entertain the kids. Many times, children end up spending too much time in front of the TV during the summer instead of interacting with others, playing, and learning. TV today has...
5 Cosas que los Padres Pueden Hacer AHORA para Ayudar a sus Hijos Mantenerse Fuera de Terapia
Por Mary Ann Benson, M.S.W., L.S.W. 1. Mostrar a sus hijos amor incondicional. Es necesario que existan expresiones físicas y verbales diarias de afecto y estímulo para sus hijos que no sean en respuesta a algo que ellos hayan hecho correctamente. Es importante el no...
The Super Power of Fathers: Helping Kids Weather Negative Influences
By Trishia Van Orden I recently heard a “Story Behind the Song” segment on the radio where the artist was sharing some of his greatest fears as a father. The artist shared that he wrote his song as a way to help his children and others know that they are perfect the...
Your Child Needs to Know: What is a Predator?
By Tawny Redford Before we can prepare our children to know how to recognize a predator, we must first be clear on what classifies someone as such. Here are some facts to keep at the forefront of our minds while keeping our children out of danger: (Keep in mind...
Lesson: Talking to Your Kids About Addiction
Addiction does not just refer to substances. New neurological research shows how food, gambling, video gaming, and pornography can affect the brain-literally changing the way it works. It is important for your child to understand that everyone’s body craves constant...
Are You Teaching Your Kids to ‘Break Up With P*rn’?
En español aquí Sometimes we put off or avoid important conversations because they are challenging, they are embarrassing, we have no idea where to begin, or we are scared we will screw it up. These are common concerns we have heard from countless parents in the past...
Does Your Child Know This Simple Truth?
When it comes to talking to your child about sex, sometimes just starting the conversation can be the hardest part (you can find tips to start the conversation here). We sometimes give the message that sex is shameful, embarrassing or “bad.” Make...
