Kids and “Affection”: Why I’m NOT Teaching My Kids To Be Polite
By Amanda Scott I was around 7 years old the first time I was sexually assaulted. The man was a grandpa-type. He gave me special attention, he gave me treats and soda. He invited me to sit on his lap. I didn’t really want to but I’d been taught to obey my elders, to...
The P*rn/Bullying Connection
By Tina Mattsson and Amanda Grossman-Scott Bullying becomes much easier when one doesn’t view their victim as a real person. There are many societal factors that desensitize us- gaming, increased screen time, more violent and sexualized media. But nothing dehumanizes...
Suicide Prevention – What Parents Need to Know
By Francesca Mullins With suicide being the second leading cause of death for children between the ages of 10 and 19 years old (Suicide: Risk and Protective Factors, 2015), every parent should know the signs and what to do about them if their child is struggling. What...
Parent Dictionary: Text Codes
By Kyle Roberts, M.A. This is the 4th of four articles in our Parent Translation series. See part 1 for a list of the most common emojis used in sexting. for a list with definitions of the most common slang words used in texting. See part 3 for a list of common...
