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Baffling Irony! In an Age of Female Empowerment, Porn Normalizes Rape and Sexual Abuse of Women

Exodus Cry

March 14, 2023
Body Safety

4 Body Safety Rules to Protect Kids Ages 5-10

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 10, 2023
Body Safety

5 Body Safety Rules Every 5-Year-Old Should Know

Ashley Beveridge

March 10, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

3 Steps to Give Kids an Internal Filter

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

February 28, 2023
Teach Healthy Sexuality

Marriage and Porn: What Everyone Needs to Know

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

February 14, 2023
Addiction/Brain Science

The Compelling Science Behind Good Pictures Bad Pictures

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

January 31, 2023
Body Safety

Child Sexual Abuse–5 Things Parents Must Do to Avoid Causing More Trauma

Heidi Olson, RN, BSN, CPN, SANE-P

January 17, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Teens & Pornography: NEW Common Sense Media Report

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

January 13, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

How Do Kids Find Porn? Top 10 Ways in 2023

Defend Young Minds Staff

January 3, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

How to Talk to Kids about Porn: Research Reveals 5 Obstacles to Overcome

Marilyn Evans

December 13, 2022
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Will the Porn Talk Arouse Curiosity in Kids? 5 Solid Reasons to Overcome Your Fear and Start Now

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

November 29, 2022
Screen Time

Family Digital Detox: 5 Truths We Learned on the Appalachian Trail

Lisa Frost

November 15, 2022
Tackle the Tech

Tech Safety During the Holidays: 5 Proactive Tips for Family Gatherings

Defend Young Minds Staff

November 1, 2022
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Digital Parenting and Shared Custody: 6 Tips for Setting Boundaries with Your Ex

Amanda Christenson, LMFT

October 18, 2022
Tackle the Tech

Is VR Bad for Your Brain? A Neurosurgeon's Expert Opinion

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

October 4, 2022

Teens, Porn and Mental Health: Smith Alley’s Pathway to Recovery

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

September 20, 2022
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

5 Back to School Dangers: Arm Your Kids Now

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

September 6, 2022
Tackle the Tech

Can One Parental Control App Manage Apple, Android, PC & Xbox? Our Review of the Microsoft Family Safety App

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 23, 2022
Social Media

Child Sex Trafficking–The Most Dangerous Myth and 3 Ways to Keep Your Kid Safe

Defend Young Minds Staff

July 20, 2022
Addiction/Brain Science

Can Using Porn Physically Change the Brain? Neurosurgeon Breaks It Down

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

July 11, 2022
Tackle the Tech

Best Phones for Kids! Comparison Guide for Gabb, Pinwheel and Troomi

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 28, 2022
Addiction/Brain Science

How Porn Corrupts the Brain’s Reward System: Neurosurgeon Explains

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

June 21, 2022
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

3 Things I’ll Teach My Kid about Porn: Former Addicted Dad Speaks Up

Gabe Deem

June 14, 2022
Tackle the Tech

Porn on an Apple Watch?! How Clever Kids Find It and How You Can Block It

Defend Young Minds Staff

May 24, 2022
Teach Healthy Sexuality

Female Friendly Porn–What It Is and Why It’s Still Harmful

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

May 17, 2022
Help Kids Heal

Mom Guilt? 8 Tips to Overcome Shame When Your Child Sees Porn

Barb Winters

May 3, 2022
Body Safety

Kids Hurting Kids! 3 Ways Parents Can Reduce the Risk of Child-on-Child Harmful Sexual Behavior

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

April 19, 2022
Tackle the Tech

What is the Metaverse and Are Kids Safe There? Our Top 3 Concerns

Defend Young Minds Staff

April 5, 2022
Speak Up

Shocking Sexual Content in School Books??? A Step-by-Step Plan for Speaking Up

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 15, 2022
Especially for Girls

Body Image Talking Points from Dr. Lexie Kite Part 1

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 1, 2022
Especially for Girls

Body Image Talking Points from Dr. Lexie Kite Part 2

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 1, 2022
Teach Healthy Sexuality

7 Ways Porn Kills Marriage–Plus Tips for Talking to Your Teens

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

February 15, 2022
Speak Up

The EARN IT Act: Hold Big Tech Accountable

Defend Young Minds Staff

February 8, 2022
Screen Time

Swimming Upstream: How to Share Your Family's Media Standards with Other Parents

Andrea Davis

February 1, 2022
Addiction/Brain Science

Porn Addiction and Kids–Neuropsychologist Reveals Who Is Most Vulnerable: An Interview with Dr. Gola

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

January 18, 2022
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

10 Tricky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2022–PLUS Our Top Tips for Increasing Resilience!

Defend Young Minds Staff

January 4, 2022
Screen Time

Non-Tech Gift Guide to Reduce Screen Time--Our Top 5 Picks

Defend Young Minds Staff

December 14, 2021
Especially for Girls

Porn Harms Girls in 12 Ways: Fight Back with 3 Empowering Mindsets!

Staci Sprout, LICSW, CSAT

December 7, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Holiday Gift Guide: Top Tips for Safe Tech

Defend Young Minds Staff

November 16, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Making YouTube Safer: Quick 2-Step Setup of Supervised Accounts

Defend Young Minds Staff

November 9, 2021
Tackle the Tech

YouTube Kids! How to Set Up Safer Parental Controls

Defend Young Minds Staff

November 9, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

My Spouse Has a Porn Problem--4 Tips for Talking to Kids

Anne Blythe

November 2, 2021
Teach Healthy Sexuality

Do You Know Why Kids Masturbate? Therapist Gives 5 Reasons and Top Tips for a Healthy Response Plan

Taylor Chambers, LMFT

October 19, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Parent Alert! Sexual Content on Roblox Plus 3 Safety Tips

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

October 5, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Hulu Parental Controls: WARNING! 4 Alarming Loopholes

Defend Young Minds Staff

September 21, 2021
Emotional Resilience

Prevent Porn Problems with 2 Parenting Practices: Teaching Emotional Resilience and Creating Secure Attachment

Amanda Christenson, LMFT

September 14, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Best Smartwatch for Kids: How Do the Gabb Watch, GizmoWatch 2, and FamilyConnect Compare?

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 31, 2021
Social Media

Parent Alert! The Dangers of OnlyFans Plus 4 Ways to Defend Your Kids

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 10, 2021
Speak Up

The Downfall of Pornhub! An Interview with Laila Mickelwait, Bold Founder of the Traffickinghub Movement

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

July 27, 2021
Tackle the Tech

How to Set Up Google FAMILY LINK Parental Controls

Defend Young Minds Staff

July 13, 2021
Tackle the Tech

How to Set Up DISNEY PLUS Parental Controls--Plus Tips for Locking It Down

Defend Young Minds Staff

July 13, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Canopy Internet Filter: A New Way to Block Porn Using AI

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 29, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

New Name! Here’s Why We’re Becoming Defend Young Minds

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

June 15, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Babysitters & Tech: 5 Tips to Keep Kids Safe From Pornography

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 8, 2021
Tackle the Tech

NEW Netflix Parental Controls: Step-by-Step Guide to Update Your Settings!

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 1, 2021
Teach Healthy Sexuality

Talking to Your Kids About Sex: The Surprising Way to Reduce Anxiety and Depression

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

May 25, 2021
Help Kids Heal

Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 3: Treatment Options for Kids

Robin Reber

May 18, 2021
Help Kids Heal

Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 4: How to Find & Fund the Help Your Child Needs

Robin Reber

May 18, 2021
Tackle the Tech

Dangers of Discord: 6 Steps for Safeguarding Teens on the Popular Chat App

Defend Young Minds Staff

May 4, 2021
Help Kids Heal

Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 1: A 3-Step Path to Prepare Parents

Robin Reber

April 13, 2021
Help Kids Heal

Child on Child Harmful Sexual Behavior Part 2: A Clear Guide to Navigating Legal and Reporting Requirements

Robin Reber

April 13, 2021
Social Media

Instagram for KIDS?! 3 Red Flags Every Parent Should Consider

Defend Young Minds Staff

April 6, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Selfie-Centered Kids? How to Teach Empathy with 5 Quick and Easy Activities

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 30, 2021
Screen Time

Is Anime Safe for Kids? Top Tips to Find Age-Appropriate Shows

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

March 16, 2021
Help Kids Heal

My Story of Healing From Pornography Addiction: The 7-Step Plan Every Kid Can Use to Change Their Habits One Day at a Time

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 2, 2021
Screen Time

Sending Nudes: Starting the Convo Early--3 Tips for Smart Parents

Mandy Majors

February 16, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Racism in Porn: A Powerful Way to Teach Kids to Reject XXX

Dr. Carolyn West

February 2, 2021
Body Safety

Thinking “Not My Child!” Won’t Protect Your Kids from Sex Trafficking: Here are 3 Ways that Work

Adrienne Livingston

January 19, 2021
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

10 Sneaky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2021

Defend Young Minds Staff

January 5, 2021
Speak Up

Help Shut Down Pornhub with 3 Easy Actions

Defend Young Minds Staff

December 8, 2020
Tackle the Tech

Smartphone Gift Guide: Which are Safest for Teens? Compare Android, iPhone, Gabb, ClearPhone & Pinwheel

Defend Young Minds Staff

November 17, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Today’s Porn Industry: 5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

November 10, 2020
Social Media

Collin Kartchner: 11 Ways to #SavetheKids and Honor His Memory

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

October 30, 2020
Especially for Girls

Erotic Lit and Young Minds--How Hyper-Sexualized Fiction Harms Girls and Boys

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

October 27, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Parent Alert! Schools Offer Erotic Lit to 5 Year Olds through Library Apps! 5 Ways to Protect Your Kids

Defend Young Minds Staff

October 20, 2020
Tackle the Tech

The Shocking Tactics Sex Traffickers Use to Trap Your Kids and 5 Ways You Can Protect Them

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

October 13, 2020
Tackle the Tech

Parent Alert! Porn Spam on Your Kid’s Google Drive?! 3 Things You Need to Know Now

Defend Young Minds Staff

September 22, 2020
Social Media

Instagram Safety Upgrade! Discover New Tool to Protect Youth

Defend Young Minds Staff

September 17, 2020
Screen Time

Popular MMO Games: Should You Let Your Kids Play? 4 Guidelines to Increase Their Safety

Defend Young Minds Staff

September 16, 2020
Tackle the Tech

3 Ways Bark Protects Your Child from Porn

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 25, 2020
Tackle the Tech

Chromebook Safety 101: 5 Easy Tips for a Better School Year

Sarah Siegand

August 14, 2020
Body Safety

Juvenile Judge Warns Parents! Is Your Child at Risk for Harmful Sexual Behavior? (Solid Advice for Prevention and Resources)

Judge Debra J. Jensen

August 11, 2020
Social Media

TikTok: The Sound of an App Stealing Your Kid's Life Away

Collin Kartchner

July 28, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Gateway to Porn? Sexual Objectification in Video Games

Defend Young Minds Staff

July 7, 2020
Social Media

Instagram Alert! Are Sex Traffickers Targeting Your Kids?

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 23, 2020
Addiction/Brain Science

How to Discipline in the Digital Age: 5 Top Tips for Parents

John W Fort

June 16, 2020
Speak Up

Racism Is Rampant in Porn: 3 Beautiful Ways to Help Kids Reject Both

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 9, 2020
Screen Time

7 Digital Parenting Books to Help You Raise Screen-Smart Kids

Defend Young Minds Staff

May 26, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Autism and Porn: A 5-Step Game Plan for Protecting Special Kids

Defend Young Minds Staff

May 12, 2020
Screen Time

Screen Time and the Brain: Expert Advice on Electronic Addiction and Teaching Kids Healthy Tech Habits

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

April 28, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Sexual Assault Nurse Links Porn to Child-on-Child Abuse: Interview with National Expert Heidi Olson

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

April 21, 2020
Body Safety

7 Tactics a Child Predator Uses to Lure Kids: Red Flag Phrases Every Parent Needs to Know

Kimberly King

April 14, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Online Safety Refresher! 3 Checklists to Protect Your Kids

Defend Young Minds Staff

April 7, 2020
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

Miranda Sings: YouTuber Promotes Raunchy Content Like Incest but Dodges Parental Controls

Defend Young Minds Staff

March 24, 2020
Emotional Resilience

Coronavirus Has Your Family Overwhelmed and Exhausted? Slow Down and Do These 3 Things to Find Calm in the Chaos

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

March 19, 2020
Emotional Resilience

COVID-19 School Closures: Our Best Tips for Digital Safety, Emotional Wellness and Family Time

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

March 13, 2020
Help Kids Heal

I Blew Up At My Kid!!! 5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship When You React Badly

John W Fort

March 10, 2020
Tackle the Tech

Best Phones for Kids: Parents Give Honest Reviews on Gabb Wireless

Defend Young Minds Staff

February 24, 2020
Teach Healthy Sexuality

Healthy Sex vs. Porn Sex: 7 Crucial Comparisons to Teach Your Kid (Before XXX Hijacks Their Future)

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

February 10, 2020
Especially for Girls

Booty Shaking & Sexy Costumes in Children's Dance: How to Find Healthy Studios That Won't Objectify Your Kid

Mary Bawden

January 21, 2020