Media Literacy: Images in Advertising and the Unattainable Standard
By Amanda Grossman-Scott This article is the second of a series about media literacy and how to teach your children to look and think critically about the media they view. I grew up in the 90’s reading a fashion magazine geared toward young teens. It was my bible. I...
I’m Beautiful and This is Why
By Martha Pilling I’ve approached my own body image at times with intense confidence and power, and at other times with trepidation and vulnerability. But the bottom line is that I’m beautiful and I love my body because it’s amazing. I’m grateful for it and that it...
8 Ways You Can Fight P*rn Beyond Talking About It
By Caron C. Andrews Pornography has saturated our culture, from clothing to speech to racy TV shows to hard-core porn videos. We can talk about porn with our children in open and honest ways in order to curb its harmful effects, but did you realize there are ways you...
Building Trust: 5 Tips for Kids Talking to Parents About Sex
By Amanda Grossman-Scott Show them you can be trusted by being honest. Saying “you can trust me” is one thing. Showing it with your actions is another. Be open and communicate about your friendships and relationships. If something is going on that you’d be...
