Petra’s Power to See
By Dina Alexander, MS As my kids’ ages have entered double digits, certain messages in media have been brutal on them. Every time they pick up a phone or open a laptop they are confronted with images of men, women, and teens who are filtered and staged–often in...
Teaching Our Kids: Your Online Actions Always Matter
By Dina Alexander, MS I’ve spent much of my time warning parents about the dangers our kids are facing online. At times I have felt fear, frustration, and even hopelessness as I have watched our culture become more disconnected, lonely, and increasingly...
NCOSE 2018 Dirty Dozen List: Warnings & Tips for Parents
By Melody Bergman Every year, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) launches the Dirty Dozen List, calling out the 12 biggest contributors to sexual exploitation in mainstream America. Here is the list for this year: NCOSE 2018 Dirty Dozen...
New Year’s & Body Image: 5 Tips for Teaching Kids
By Jenny Johnson and Melody Bergman It’s January. And just like every year, the media has made the switch from silver bells and red bows to exercise plans and miracle diets. Everywhere we turn–whether it’s on the radio, TV, or internet–someone is...
