Episode 203: How Do You Know Which Parenting Advice To Follow? Science Vs. Opinions?

My guest this week is Kristen Jenson In this episode, Kristen and I discuss a sensitive but really important topic of pornography, as it relates to our children's safety and wellness. As the amount of screen time has dramatically increased across all ages over the last few years, exposure to pornography is pretty common. Uncomfortable or difficult as it may be to talk about pornography with your children, it's our responsibility as parents to set aside our own discomfort around the topic, so that we can be an accurate and healthy source of information and be a support for them. Kristen and I discuss all aspects of the inevitable exposure to pornography, inappropriate images and videos, and digital safety. We talk about the common questions of, “How do I address this with my child?”, “When do I address it?”,  “How to keep my child as safe as possible?”, and so much more.  Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds, and a number one best selling author of the Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, a series of read aloud books. They've been translated into 10 languages and are now augmented by a guidebook for professionals that helps child therapists and educators. She's also the executive producer of the Brain Defense Digital Safety Curriculum, a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators. Kristen is a positive voice for raising empowered, resilient screen-smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography. She instills hope and confidence, and leaves her audience with pragmatic advice they can act on immediately. Find Kristen Jenson on Facebookand Instagram Need help with improving your child’s behavior naturally? My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more. Looking for more? Check out my Blog and Workshops. Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here. Connect with me on: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter   Episode Takeaways Introduction to Kristen Jenson … 00:01:35 Child Exposure to Pornography & Sextortion … 00:7:10 Teaching & Modeling Digital Safety … 00:10:50 What Age Do You Discuss Pornography? … 00:12:25 How to Respond When Children are Exposed to Pornography … 00:18:35 How to Avoid Shame and Secrecy … 00:23:00 Parent Control Limitations, and Development …00:27:40 Setting Kids Up for Healthy Intimate Relationships … 00:35:00 Start Discussions About Porn vs Intimate Sex … 00:38:28 Addressing Porn Addiction … 00:41:40 Books, Website & Video Resources … 00:45:22