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Why Kids Are Leading Double Lives
One Teen Explains How Kids Navigate the “Online Self” vs. “Real Self” By Sydney Alexander, age 17 It seems that as I grow up, the more I notice the effects of social media. It’s not just hindering our ability to communicate with one another, but even our desire...
Crianza en la era digital: es hora de ir a la ofensiva
Por Dina Alexander, MS Hemos venido a vivir bastante a la defensiva cuando se trata de nuestros niños y tecnología. Muchos de nosotros hemos bloqueado aspectos de Internet a través de bloques y controles parentales en nuestras computadoras, teléfonos y Netflix....
Free Kid-Friendly Filtering
By Katelyn King I continue to be amazed by the ever evolving world of technology. It seems crazy how my “real life” is merging closer every day with my “online life.” I remember my excitement when I got started with Myspace and Facebook as a teenager. You’d...
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...
Preparing Our Kids for Courtship in the Digital Age
By Caroline Hilton, MS The dating scene has dramatically changed for millenials and it is likely to continue to digress for Generation Z. We live in a NOW society, with little ability to wait for that planned date, wait to be courted, or wait for sex with the...
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...
Helping Children Develop Healthy Sexual Attitudes
Arousal templates serve as a basic guide in the way that we approach sexuality. However uncomfortable it may be to think about your teenager having an arousal template, it is important to accept the reality that every human being, including your teenager, has an arousal template set up as a compass that will influence their sexual preferences, tastes, and relationships. Accepting this reality and creating open communication in your home are the key first steps in helping your child develop healthy sexual attitudes.
BYU Women’s Conference – Dina Alexander
2018 BYU Women's Conference - Talk by Dina Alexander, President of Educate and Empower Kids Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this talk are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Brigham Young University.
Raising Resilient Kids in a Chaotic World
There is no doubt that our kids will face difficult times in childhood. Some will be minor and some can be life-altering. But if we can help them successfully navigate their concerns and uncertainties, we can teach them the skill of resilience, which will serve them through the rest of their lives.
Parenting in the Digital Age: It’s Time to go on the Offensive
Yes, we need to talk about dangers and keeping our kids safe online (and offline). But that is just one step in a much richer, fuller process in our modern parenting. It’s time to empower ourselves and our kids to the possibilities all around us! It’s time to connect our wisdom with their tech savvy in order to build better relationships and a better future.
Lesson: Teaching Our Kids to Be Positive in Their Communication Online and In-Person
Children learn communication skills from their parents, teachers, family members, friends, and the media--including social media. It is good for children to learn how to have open communication with people in front of them and those behind a screen. Open communication...
New Year’s & Body Image: 5 Tips for Teaching Kids
Children and teens already struggle with comparisons to their peers, whose bodies may change later, earlier, or at the same time as their own. In today’s world, kids are finding it even more difficult to maintain a positive body image.
For Parents: How to Have A Family Council
The family unit can strengthen each of its members to be able to withstand the problems that occur within everyday life. The family council is a wonderful time where all members can freely share thoughts without discouragement or disagreement and work together to solve a problem that is affecting the whole unit.
Media Savvy Moms Podcast
Listen to the Podcast: Sex Talks Made Easy with Dina Alexander
