Caller asks, “How do I keep my kids from playing on screens all summer?”
Of course we can simply say no screens, but what if we used this as an opportunity to educate, talk about a healthy balance and help our kids zoom out and see a bigger picture – where we focus on more than technology.
Four reasons I kept screens out of my kid’s bedroom and bathroom
Why should we keep screens out of our kid’s bedroom and bathroom? Mandy explains four reasons this was a guideline for her own kids and why she continues to recommend it to keep kids safe.
Banning Phones in Schools?
School districts and elected leaders across the US have been working to restrict phones in classrooms. Melissa Henson, the VP of Parents Television and Media Council (PTC), joins us to discuss state legislative efforts receiving bipartisan support. What is the biggest pushback? What can parents do?
7-year-olds kissing private parts: counselor follow-up
We previously did a show about 7 yo friends kissing private parts. We’re getting more calls about this!! Why is this happening? What should we do if it happens to our kid? A licensed professional counselor walks us through action steps on how to respond AND practical ways we can try to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Mom Saves Son from Online Predator
This mom recognized something was wrong, got curious and discovered her son was being groomed. It all started on a school-issued Chromebook. She takes us on her journey and shares how she contacted law enforcement, notified other families and walked through this with her son.
Guardrails to Protect Kids Online
Brian Montgomery lost his 16-year-old son, Walker, to a sextortion scheme. He’s now on a mission to raise awareness, and we discuss practical ways we can put up guardrails to keep our kids safe.
My child was a victim of sextortion. What should I do?
If your child was a victim of sextortion, how do you report this? What is next? We want to walk you through some practical next steps on what to do next.
When I hijack the moment…
Have you ever reacted or responded in a way that you know you totally messed up? The power of an apology is healthy for any relationship to repair and recover. What does this look like with our kids? With our spouse?
Talking to Kids about Pornography
#1 Best Selling Author, Kristen Jenson, has written two children’s books that will help you start the conversation about pornography with your little kids. We discuss the books, why they’re important and the addictive and mental health challenges associated with porn.
Supreme Court: Age Verification for Porn Sites
Texas requires pornography websites to verify the age of the user. Porn companies/Free Speech Coalition has challenged this Texas law and in early 2025, the Supreme Court heard this case. We are currently awaiting a decision. Our guest from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation breaks this all down for us and explains the importance of this historical moment.
