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Body Safety

Pedophiles Hunt Kids in Popular Gaming Apps: Roblox, Minecraft, & Fortnite

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

September 26, 2023
Teach Healthy Sexuality

7 cosas que tu hijo de siete años debería saber sobre el amor y el sexo.

Marilyn Evans

September 19, 2023
Teach Healthy Sexuality

7 Things Your Seven-Year-Old Should Know about Love and Sex

Marilyn Evans

September 19, 2023
Help Kids Heal

Buenos sentimientos, malos sentimientos: ayudar a los niños a decodificar las complicadas emociones duales de la pornografía

Jen Ferguson

September 12, 2023
Help Kids Heal

Good Feelings Bad Feelings: Helping Kids Decode Pornography’s Tricky Dual Emotions

Jen Ferguson

September 12, 2023
Addiction/Brain Science

Porn Addiction Science: 4 Videos to Help Kids Reject Pornography

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

September 11, 2023
Screen Time

5 Easy Tricks to Manage Screen Time and Get a Happier Family, Too

Ashley Beveridge

September 9, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

How To Cultivate a Healthy Mind: A Fun 7-Step Object Lesson

Defend Young Minds Staff

September 5, 2023
Tackle the Tech

Do Kids Deserve Digital Privacy? 3 Myths Debunked for Smart Parents

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 29, 2023
Tackle the Tech

Is the Saturn App Safe Since the Security Update? We Posed as a Student to Unmask the Dangers

Defend Young Minds Staff

August 22, 2023
Emotional Resilience

Cyberbullying and Sexting–Is Your Child’s Reputation at Risk?

Canopy

August 15, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

3 Back to School Secrets for Porn-Immune Kids

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

August 1, 2023
Tackle the Tech

The Ultimate Comparison of the Best Smartphones for Kids in 2023: Pinwheel, Gabb, Troomi, and Bark

Defend Young Minds Staff

July 25, 2023
Addiction/Brain Science

Hey Kids! Freedom Begins in Your Brain

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

July 4, 2023
Tackle the Tech

Unexpected Nudity and Unsuspecting Kids: Protecting Your Children Online

Canopy

June 27, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

A Father's Place: A Police Officer's Unique Perspective

Officer David Gomez

June 13, 2023
Social Media

Surgeon General's Warning! Social Media Poses "Profound Risk of Harm" to Children and Adolescents

Defend Young Minds Staff

June 6, 2023
Prepare Kids to Reject Pornography

5 Proven Ways Porn Harms Kids that No One Talks About

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

May 23, 2023
Emotional Resilience

3 Mental Shifts That Will Make You a Happier Mom

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

May 9, 2023
Tackle the Tech

Best Music Apps for Kids? We Compared Spotify, Spotify Kids, Amazon, Apple & Gabb for Safety

Defend Young Minds Staff

April 25, 2023
Body Safety

The 3 Big Red Flags of Sexual Abuse

Kimberly King

April 14, 2023
Body Safety

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

Kimberly King

April 14, 2023
Teach Healthy Sexuality

El sexo saludable en contraste con el sexo del porno: 7 comparaciones cruciales para enseñarle a su hijo (antes de que el porno se apodere de su futuro).

Kristen A. Jenson, MA

April 14, 2023
Body Safety

Sibling Sexual Trauma: 7 Myths That Endanger Children & Disempower Parents

Brandy Black

April 11, 2023
Tackle the Tech

How to Protect Your Kids from Porn with a Gryphon Router

Gryphon

March 28, 2023
Especially for Girls

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