Podcasts about defend young minds

In this special episode of the Ending Sexploitation Podcast, Lisa Thompson (Vice President of Research at the National Center on Sexual Exploitation) chats with Kristen Jenson. Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. She is the CEO of Glen Cove Press LLC and the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum. Visit Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ For more information on the harms of pornography: https://endsexualexploitation.org/issues/pornography/ 

Are your kids protected from p*rn? Do they know how to fight back? What if they've already been exposed to it?  So many parents do not know how to protect their kids from porn, or how to equip them with what to do if they are exposed to it. We are so pleased to hear from Kristen Jenson today on the podcast with the answers to your questions. Equip yourself so that you can equip kids well.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  The hidden mental health dangers of p*rn  The scripts parents need to discuss p*rn with their kids' Tips for digital safety in today's technology-driven world. When should you start talking to your kids about p*rn? Which phones are safer for kids?  Resources that will help you guide your kids or grandchildren  The need for open conversations that can protect children's innocence.   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    Couples Conversation Guide:  Main takeaway:  Your kids & grandkids need a plan in place to protect them from the danger of porn exposure and addiction. Today's episode will equip you to make that plan.  Questions to Discuss:  Have you taken the time to equip your kids with what to do if they are exposed to porn?  Do you have a plan to resist the temptation of porn or explicit materials?  If not, use the resources below to develop a plan today.    QUOTES   “If you're worried about what to do with your kids about p*rn, this podcast is for you.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  “P*rnography is fueling a huge rise in child-on-child harmful sexual behavior.” - Kristen Jenson  “How do you talk to kids about it in a way that doesn't scare them, doesn't scare the parents and gives them a real plan?”  - Kristen Jenson  “We all need scripts for certain life situations. There are no scripts passed down for this problem.” - Kristen Jenson  “We live in a world awash with addiction. We need to teach our kids how to protect their brains from addiction.” - Kristen Jenson  “P*rnography is the tool of choice. If kids know what to do, they're going to be that much safer.”  - Kristen Jenson  “We have an opportunity to say, no this isn't normal. No, this isn't healthy.”  - Kristen Jenson    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Purchase Kristen's books: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr., and the Guidebook for Counseling Kids Learn about our the brand new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety Keep current with empowering articles From Defend Young Minds  Use the instantly-downloadable guides to help you teach your child  Follow Defend Young Minds on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn  

Are your kids protected from p*rn? Do they know how to fight back? What if they've already been exposed to it?  So many parents do not know how to protect their kids from porn, or how to equip them with what to do if they are exposed to it. We are so pleased to hear from Kristen Jenson today on the podcast with the answers to your questions. Equip yourself so that you can equip kids well.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  The hidden mental health dangers of p*rn  The scripts parents need to discuss p*rn with their kids' Tips for digital safety in today's technology-driven world. When should you start talking to your kids about p*rn? Which phones are safer for kids?  Resources that will help you guide your kids or grandchildren  The need for open conversations that can protect children's innocence.   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    Couples Conversation Guide:  Main takeaway:  Your kids & grandkids need a plan in place to protect them from the danger of porn exposure and addiction. Today's episode will equip you to make that plan.  Questions to Discuss:  Have you taken the time to equip your kids with what to do if they are exposed to porn?  Do you have a plan to resist the temptation of porn or explicit materials?  If not, use the resources below to develop a plan today.    QUOTES   “If you're worried about what to do with your kids about p*rn, this podcast is for you.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  “P*rnography is fueling a huge rise in child-on-child harmful sexual behavior.” - Kristen Jenson  “How do you talk to kids about it in a way that doesn't scare them, doesn't scare the parents and gives them a real plan?”  - Kristen Jenson  “We all need scripts for certain life situations. There are no scripts passed down for this problem.” - Kristen Jenson  “We live in a world awash with addiction. We need to teach our kids how to protect their brains from addiction.” - Kristen Jenson  “P*rnography is the tool of choice. If kids know what to do, they're going to be that much safer.”  - Kristen Jenson  “We have an opportunity to say, no this isn't normal. No, this isn't healthy.”  - Kristen Jenson    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Purchase Kristen's books: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr., and the Guidebook for Counseling Kids Learn about our the brand new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety Keep current with empowering articles From Defend Young Minds  Use the instantly-downloadable guides to help you teach your child  Follow Defend Young Minds on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn  

In today's episode, we sit down with Kristen Jenson, the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Kristen is on a mission to equip parents with the resources they need to raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Using Defend Young Minds as her platform, she is focused on developing a future where children know how to reject pornography.  By creating books, curricula, articles, guides, courses, and communities aimed at digital self-defense, Kristen and her team are adamantly defending young minds from the harms of pornography – and the results are staggering… Jump in now to explore: What inspired Kristen to address these important issues.  The ways that pornographic material affects the minds of kids. The predatory nature of the porn industry.  How young adults can develop an addiction to pornography.  To learn more about Kristen and her work in this field, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Kristen Jenson at defendyoungminds.com wrote an article entitled, Today's Porn Industry: Five Things Every Parent Needs to Know. Parents, as you engage in continued conversations with your kids about the dangers and sinful nature of this horribly broken and addicting expression of God's good gift of sexuality, keep in mind these warnings from Jenson. First, the porn industry is complicit with the sex trafficking of minors, rape, and pedophilia. Porn has become synonymous with sex crimes. Second, the pornography industry makes hard-core pornography available for free. If it doesn't find your kids, your kids will find it. Third, pornography normalizes incest, racism, and violence to women. Fourth, the porn industry is a mainstream big corporate business. Yes, computer scientists, lawyers accountants, and HR execs are all a part of the scheme. And finally, the porn industry is doing all they can to deny the truth, to disinform, and to defame their critics. Parents, protect your kids from pornography.

Today we're diving deep into a topic that's crucial for every parent: protecting our children in the digital age. We are thrilled to welcome the incredible Kristen Jensen, founder of Defend Young Minds, to the show. Kristen is a passionate advocate for child safety and the author of the bestselling "Good Pictures Bad Pictures" series. Her work equipping families with the tools to navigate the online world is nothing short of inspiring. Today, Kristen will share invaluable insights on raising resilient, screen-smart kids and provide practical strategies to help us safeguard our children's hearts and minds.  Meet the Guest:Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books which have translations in 10 languages. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum and the owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press, LLC. Kristen is a positive voice for raising empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids who know how to reject pornography. She instills hope and confidence and leaves her audiences with pragmatic advice they can act on immediately to defend young minds. Kristen has testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee on the public health crisis of pornography and has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums such as the United Nations Civil Societies Conference and the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit. She is a trusted guest on a variety of media platforms as she speaks up for protecting children from pornography and all forms of sexual exploitation. Kristen received her bachelor's degree in English Literature and her master's degree in Organizational Communication. She is a mother of three and grandmother of two, and currently lives with her husband and awfully cute dog in Washington State. Key Takeaways:Parents need to have a plan to help their children navigate digital dangers, such as online predators, pornography, and screen addiction. Empowering children with digital defense skills and internal filters is crucial in preparing them to recognize, reject, and report pornography. Open conversations about pornography and resources like the book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures can help parents educate and protect their children. Pornography is a primary grooming tool for child sexual predators, and children imitating pornography can lead to child-on-child sexual abuse. Special Giveaway: Kristen is generously allowing us to give away 3 copies of Kristen's books, and all you have to do to enter is Subscribe to the Teach Them Diligently podcast and leave us a rating or review, then leave a comment on the podcast post or social post about this episode to let us know you did.  We'll pick 3 of you to send a bundle of Kristin's Good Pictures/Bad Pictures and the junior edition, so you'll be well prepared to equip your children to handle the dangers they're going to encounter in this digital age.  Additional Resources:Good Pictures Bad Pictures read-aloud books can be purchased from Amazon, where they have been #1 Best Sellers. The Guidebook for Counseling Kids is also on Amazon.com. Find more information and links to purchase them HERE  Curriculum: Learn about our new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety HEREArticles: Keep current with empowering articles HERE  Guides: Find our helpful downloadable guides HERE  Twitter Facebook  Instagram  LinkedInhttps://youtu.be/M6VVrK7EizoPodcast Sponsor:   This podcast is sponsored by TUVU. TUVU is a wholesome social media that connects people, families, and communities. Parents, seeing your kids dive into this social media jungle is nerve-wracking. Meet TUVU – the wholesome social media where you, or your kids, won't see junk as you scroll through posts, your data will never be sold to advertisers for profit,...

CONTENT WARNING: Discussions around pornography and sexual material. Not suitable for anyone under 18 without parental approval.One of the hardest challenges in parenting today is managing exposure to pornography. At ScreenStrong, we take this issue very seriously and understand that for many parents, this is a major reason for removing toxic screen platforms. We include pornography on our list of the three toxic screens we guard against, alongside video games and social media.In this episode, we have the immense honor of speaking with Kristen Jenson from Defend Young Minds. Many of you know her as the author of "Good Pictures Bad Pictures," a book that has provided invaluable help to countless families. Join us as we delve into this crucial topic and learn from Kristen's expertise on protecting young minds from harmful content. Don't miss this insightful and important conversation.Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/booksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/Instagram: @defendyoungmindsX (formerly Twitter): @defendYMLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-mindsSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.______________________________________________________Check out the brand new SUMMER FUN BUNDLE! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Your feedback helps us bring you more of the content you love. Stay Strong! Start your ScreenStrong Journey today! Become a Connect Member to get access to our exclusive online forum, the 30-Day ScreenStrong Challenge, LIVE webinars with medical experts, and the entire ScreenStrong library of videos, audio clips, interviews, e-books, handouts, and more! Want to help spread the ScreenStrong message to your community? Consider becoming a ScreenStrong Ambassador! ScreenStrong Tech Recommendations Gabb Wireless—Smartphone Replacement (use code STRONG for discount) Canopy—Device Filter (use code STRONG for discount) ______________________________________________________Production Team: Host: Melanie Hempe Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin

Pornography is more accessible than ever. Given the recent statistics showing that 1 in 10 children have watched pornography by the time they are nine years old, this is raising legitimate concerns for parents and mental health professionals. How does this explicit material impact young minds – and what can we do to mitigate the effects? Kristen Jenson sits down to explain… Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. By developing books, curricula, articles, guides, courses, and communities aimed at digital self-defense, Kristen is on a mission to help parents raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids.  What can we do to defend young minds from the harmful effects of pornography? Join the conversation now to find out for yourself! In this discussion, we cover:  How pornographic videos impact children's mental health. The difference between “real” sex and what is portrayed online. How kids are typically exposed to pornographic material. What happens when an individual's sexual center is awakened too early.  The link between sex trafficking and pornography.  To learn more about Kristen and her work in this field, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Get the show notes here: https://lauriechristine.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-pornography/Pornography. It's not a fun topic to discuss, but it's a very important conversation to have with our boys. (And not just an isolated discussion, but an ongoing conversation!)The average age that kids are exposed to pornography is between the ages of 8-10. It's literally everywhere. Especially when younger and younger kids have unlimited access to cell phones, ipads, and other devices. Even if you've been super careful to limit your child's internet access, chances are they have a friend at school, on the bus, in the neighborhood and yes, even at church, who might expose them to pornography. Pornography is a world-wide pandemic that has been normalized by our society. I don't think many Christians truly realize the danger of pornography. This is a quote that I found from an article on NPR that I think describes this pandemic very well: “Imagine a drug so powerful it can destroy a family simply by distorting a man's perception of his wife. Picture an addiction so lethal it has the potential to render an entire generation incapable of forming lasting marriages and so widespread that it produces more annual revenue … than all of the leading technology companies combined.”So, what can we do about this drug that is destroying the very foundation of our society? How can we protect our children and teach them to value God's design for marriage? We have a special guest on the show to help us answer these questions. Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 bestselling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures, a read-aloud book to teach young children how to reject pornography. Her trusted resources and content, including the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, have helped millions all over the world to defend children from all forms of sexual exploitation.

In today's episode, we sit down with Kristen Jenson, the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Kristen is on a mission to equip parents with the resources they need to raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Using Defend Young Minds as her platform, she is focused on developing a future where children know how to reject pornography.  By creating books, curricula, articles, guides, courses, and communities aimed at digital self-defense, Kristen and her team are adamantly defending young minds from the harms of pornography – and the results are staggering… Jump in now to explore: What inspired Kristen to address these important issues.  The ways that pornographic material affects the minds of kids. The predatory nature of the porn industry.  How young adults can develop an addiction to pornography.  To learn more about Kristen and her work in this field, click here now!

As parents, we spend a lot of time and energy ensuring that our kids are safe in their physical spaces. We put up safeguards around hour homes. We go to great lengths to live in a safe neighborhood and send our kids to a safe school.   But what about our kid's digital spaces?   The threats for our children are as significant in cyberspace as they are in their physical space.   Catherine welcomes back Kristen Jensen, founder of Defend Young Minds, to discuss the threats our children face in cyberspace and how to protect them. Defend Young Minds creates powerful resources to protect children online   Our culture says that our children deserve privacy online, but no child deserves to face these threats alone. We may think that our child is just upstairs playing a video game, but there are dangers in digital spaces. You wouldn't drop your child off in Central Park and say, “Have fun! I'll see you in a few hours…” And yet we often leave our kids vulnerable to dangerous influences from around the world when we hand them an unprotected, unmonitored device.   Some digital dangers that can ensnare kids include: Pornography Sexting Cyberbullying Sextortion Trafficking   Tackling all the technology surrounding our kids may seem like an insurmountable task, but while our kids may have more tech savvy, we have wisdom. And we must use it to protect our kids.   About the Guest: Kristen A. Jenson, MA is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books which have translations in 10 languages. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum and the owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press, LLC.   RESCOURCES MENTIONED:   To enter the giveaway for a free set of Kristen's books, SUBSCRIBE HERE. Defend Young Minds: All Articles Defend Young Minds: Tackle the Tech (section) 7 Essential Rules for New Tech to Safeguard Your ChildDo Kids Deserve Digital Privacy? 3 Myths Debunked for Smart ParentsBrain Defense: Digital Safety (curriculum) Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Book Series CPCW Episode 105: Social Media and Our Kids: What Every Parent Needs To Know Defend Young Minds Website How To Talk to Kids about Pornography (free guide) My Kids Saw Porn, Now What (guide)   TECH RESOURCES: Gryphon Parent Control Router Canopy Filtering Software The Ultimate Comparison of the Best Smartphones for Kids in 2023: Pinwheel, Gabb, Troomi, Bark and MMGuardian   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Few conversations make parents fill more ill-equipped and tongue-tied than discussing the topic of pornography with our kids. How do we even broach the subject?   Catherine's guest has created a book series that does all of the hard work for us. Kristen Jensen is the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books, which have been translated into 10 languages. These books define pornography and warn against the threats, and then they provide parents and kids with a game plan to defend young minds against the dangers.   In this episode, Kristen walks parents through the Defend Young Minds triple defense plan for parents:   Get the facts. Arm your kids. Continue the conversation   As parents, we must give our kids the proper vocabulary to discuss this threat while explaining the dangers lurking behind enticing pictures and videos. And we need to empower our children to resist the temptation.   Pornography isn't your child's fault, but it is their problem. No child deserves to face the porn industry alone. They need to be educated and they need to have a strategy for the moment when they encounter pornography.    About the author Kristen A. Jenson, MA is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books which have translations in 10 languages. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum and the owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press, LLC.   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   To enter the giveaway for a free set of Kristen's books, SUBSCRIBE HERE.   Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Book Series Defend Young Minds Website How To Talk to Kids about Pornography (free guide) My Kids Saw Porn, Now What (guide)   How God Made Your Body by Jim Burns (ages 3-5) How God Makes Babies by Jim Burns (ages 6-9) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us a Text Message.In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Rob Stoddard and Karen Potter welcome Kristen Jenson, the founder of Defend Young Minds and author of "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures." Kristen shares invaluable insights on how parents can 'porn-proof' their children in today's digital age. Discover practical strategies to equip kids with a solid defense against pornography, fostering open communication and resilience. Kristen's mission to safeguard young minds is more urgent than ever, and her tools and resources are designed to help parents and ministry leaders effectively navigate this critical issue. Tune in to learn how to build a safer digital environment for the next generation. Don't miss this essential conversation for every parent and educator committed to protecting children's innocence and well-being.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast

Unlock the secrets to keeping your children safe online with the guidance of John DiGirolamo, a passionate advocate in the war against human trafficking. As our special guest, John opens our eyes to the unsettling truths that dwell within the digital landscape, where predators prey on the young via platforms many of us consider harmless. Together, we tackle the tough questions and offer an arsenal of knowledge for parents, arming them against the cunning tactics used by those who seek to exploit the innocent.This episode takes a hard look at the unsettling trend of teen exposure to pornography, shedding light on the grave consequences this digital danger poses to our youth. With shocking statistics about online extortion and the normalization of explicit content sharing, we break down the psychological toll and legal implications for teens. Our discussion also probes the societal shifts that might be fueling this trend, emphasizing the need for parents to step in with awareness and decisive action.As we navigate through these challenging waters, we emphasize the importance of creating a safe space for children to grow and learn. We offer practical advice for parents on monitoring their children's internet use, initiating critical conversations about online hazards, and fostering a strong family and faith community. By the end of our conversation, you'll know where to find further resources, including John's insightful books on Amazon, to help secure your child's online experience and foster a deeper understanding of internet safety within your home.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.Watch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!YouTube: @behindthemikepodcastInstagram: @behindthemikepodcastTikTok: @behind_the_mike_podcastFacebook: @behindthemikepodcast

We warn our kids about drugs and alcohol, but when it comes to porn, we can be completely silent. It's hard to know what to say about pornography whether your child is five or fifteen. In this digital age, the chance your child will see porn is very high and they are being exposed to explicit pictures younger and younger. Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is here to help us defend our children from the harms of porn. On today's episode, you'll learn: 3:05 How to define and explain pornography to your child 7:20 When do I need to start warning my children about porn? 12:30 How can parents explain to their child that seeing a bad picture doesn't make you a bad kid 16:10 How to talk to your teens about porn 20:36 After my child has seen porn, how can I help him or her get rid of those images in the mind? 24:40 What you need to know about the harms of pornography and your child's future Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the bestselling author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Junior. Kristen speaks and writes to defend children from the harms of pornography. She has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums. Her trusted resources include the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, helping millions around the world defend their kids from sexual exploitation. Learn more about Kristen Jenson, her book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, and the free resources she mentioned at the Defend Young Minds website https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Enter to win a book bundle of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by posting a comment on Arlene's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/ , or by emailing "Enter me in the contest" to speaking@arlenepellicane.com A winner will be chosen on June 1. Find out more about Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083 Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.com More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome

Today's episode is about our kid's access to pornography. Kids are getting access to porn earlier and earlier. I wondered, how is the early access to today's boundary-pushing pornography affecting them? So I brought in Kristen A. Jenson of Defend Young Minds.  Kristen advises parents when and how to have the conversation about pornography with our kids. One thing I learned -- we cannot let the internet teach our kids about sex and porn. The risks are too great.  Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/  Instagram: @defendyoungminds X (formerly Twitter): @defendYM Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/defend-young-minds  About Kristen A. Jenson:  Author of #1 best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guidebook for Counseling Kids, executive producer of Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum, the founder of DefendYoungMinds.com, and owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press LLC.

Human trafficking is commonly referred to as a modern-day form of slavery, and is a crime that effects every community. The United States government defines trafficking as “the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor or services against his or her will. In today's episode guest, Elle Ladebu, shares Rescue Her's mission and vision, the dangers of pornography and it's influence in the rise of sex trafficking as well as how you and I can help combat this issue.  ___________________The United Nations estimate that over 30 million people worldwide are trafficked for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or organ harvesting. According to some estimates, approximately 79% of trafficking involves sexual exploitation, and 18% involves labor exploitation. Human trafficking and forced labor is a $150 billion crime worldwide, and is fueled by buyers who pay traffickers to supply victims to meet their demand. Buyers are commonly employed men with enough disposable income to engage in these activities, which typically cost from $15 to over $1,000 USD.”  Support Rescue Her: https://www.rescueher.org/give Resources mentioned:National Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/human-traffickingPolaris Project: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/booksOur app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rescue-her/id6475563861 Elle Ladebu:Website: https://www.ellemariah.com/(Un)Faithful: https://www.ellemariah.com/Today's Sponsor:EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to https://EveryLife.com and use promo code VASHTI10 to get 10% off your first order today!Shop:PureJoy&Co. —  https://purejoyandco.etsy.comKantoShark - https://kantoshark.comSupport the show

Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures read-aloud books, which have translations in a dozen languages and are now augmented by a Guidebook for Counseling Kids which supports child therapists and educators. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum—a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators. She joins Kelli and Steve to talk about how we can defend the young minds of our children against pornography. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Exodus Cry Podcast, we are joined by Defend Young Minds founder Kristen Jenson to discuss protecting children from porn in the digital age. Kristen is the acclaimed author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures, a digital safety expert, and the CEO of Glen Cove Press. In 2011, Kristen found out her friend's oldest son had sexually abused their younger children using pornography. Distraught, Kristen felt compelled to search online for resources to warn her friend's younger children about the dangers of viewing pornography but could not find anything. She set out to create resources for parents to address pornography exposure and consumption. As she began researching and talking to parents, she realized the need was even greater. Kristen began blogging about all she was learning, and it was out of this that Defend Young Minds was born. LINKS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7h6K1rU...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Watch our films: www.exoduscry.com/watchGive & fuel the fight: www.exoduscry.com/donate Get involved: www.exoduscry.com/getinvolved Website: www.exoduscry.comPodcast: www.exoduscry.com/podcastArticles: www.exoduscry.com/articles SOCIALS: Youtube: / exoduscryInstagram: www.instagram.com/exoduscryTikTok: www.tiktok.com/exoduscryTwitter: www.twitter.com/exoduscryFacebook: www.facebook.com/exoduscryDefend Young Minds: https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/

Porn is a controversial and difficult topic to discuss. However, research has shown that children are usually exposed to pornography around age 8. How can you prepare your children for potential exposures, and how can you foster healthy discussions around pornography & sexual exploitation? Join me as I chat with Kristen A. Jenson, author of the books Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Jr. and creator of the program "Defend Young Minds". The following are some of the resources discussed, as well as links to the books. Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themamaretreat/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themamaretreat/support

The folks at Defend Young Minds have released a list of the three top reasons why more our girls are seeking out and engaging with pornography. To know the reasons is to know how to push back on this trend. First, our girls are feeling a growing pressure from boys to watch pornography. Girls are feeling compelled to conform to these expectations. We must respond by helping them understand the immoral nature of these expectations, along with encouraging them to feel the freedom to come and talk to us when they encounter the expectations. Second, may girls accidentally discover pornography, many times through social media feeds and chat groups. Borders and boundaries are needed, along with parental oversight, and again, the encouragement to talk openly with us as parents. Finally, they go to pornography out of curiosity. Parents, remember that your child's sex education needs to be rooted in Scripture, along with what you are teaching them in the home.

Kristen Jenson (founder of Defend Young Minds) shares how, when and why to talk to your child about pornography. [Replay]   Topics in this episode: Educating children to reject pornography The ways that pornography harms children 3 basic steps to having this conversation: 1. Define 2. Warn 3. Plan Advice for parents who have found their child viewing pornography Love your child No Matter What Good Pictures Bad Pictures | Books | Defend Young Minds™️ Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. | Books | Defend Young Minds™️ Defend Young Minds - free guide "How to Talk to Kids About Pornography" Curriculum for children aged 8-12 - Brain Defense Digital Safety Step-by-step SMART plan- "My Kid Saw Porn - Now What?" Bringing Up Boys Summit - Happy Families   Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Culture War is breaching our homes and in this episode we continue our conversation with Kristen Jenson. Today we discuss the effects of Pornography and how to arm our children and be ready for the dangers. Our guest, Kristen Jenson of Defending Young Minds, is the strongest voice that we could find in this fight against Pornography's influence. She is an expert on this issue, but she is all about raising resilient, empowered screen smart kids who know how and why to reject pornography. She is the author of the number one best selling book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures. Episode Links: Defending Young Minds: ⁠https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

There's something about just hearing the word pedophile that makes the hair stand up on the back of our necks. We wonder how there can be people out there who actually take the time to carefully approach and groom kids into situations where they sexually assault and exploit innocent and unsuspecting children. The folks at Defend Young Minds are now warning parents to be aware of the many places and ways that predators engage our kids in the world of gaming apps. Specifically, these predators are using the chat features in a variety of games, including Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite, which are all games played by a younger crowd. After the initial grooming takes place, the predators then move the conversations to different messaging apps, thereby keeping parents out of the loop. Parents, you need to know that where kids play, predators are playing as well. Talk to your kids about the dangers, monitor their online time, and be sure to use parental controls.

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with author Kristen Jenson to discuss the not so fun but vitally important topic of pornography in the hands of our kids. Kristen wrote the book Good Picture Bad Picture, which is a fantastic tool to help parents guide kids in the dangers of pornography.     Defend Young Minds https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Good Pictures Bad Pictures https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books Brain Defense: Digital Safety https://www.defendyoungminds.com/brain-defense

As parents, some of our many jobs are to love, nurture, and protect our children. In this episode, Sam and Taylor discuss new features on Apple products designed to protect your children against inappropriate content. During the episode they also discuss the Daylyy app, the social media group Defend Young Minds, the Wait Until 8th campaign, among others. Tell us what you think! Did we miss anything? Huge shout out to Megan for suggesting this episode topic! Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Let us know! Daylyy App: https://www.daylyy.com/ Defend Young Minds: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Wait Until 8th: https://www.waituntil8th.org/ GoGuarded Link: https://goguarded.com/?sld=motherofallpodcasts 10% off: MOTHER For more information about The Mother of All Podcasts, please visit the following: Website Facebook Instagram TikTok: @motherofallpodcasts

We seek after wisdom, and we believe wisdom is the highest possible form of knowledge. Brittany Homer from the Raising Today's Kids podcast and Project Stand. “I remember when I was young, realizing the importance of giving children a good foundation, how if they are given a good foundation in their life, then there is no limit to their potential.” – Brittany Homer “Anytime you try to change the economy of God, you're doing it wrong.” – Haitian guide as remembered by Brittany Homer “In order to help children be successful, in order to help them reach their potential, parents have to do their job, and parents have to know how to do their job, and parents have to feel empowered.” – Brittany Homer “If I'm going to prevent human trafficking, I've got to address pornography exposure and help people prevent that or address that.” – Brittany Homer “We felt like, in order to keep kids safe from all of these forms of sexual exploitation that are out there, we've got to help them be safe online.” – Brittany Homer “Really the most important factor is that parent-child relationship.” – Brittany Homer Some organizations that Brittany mentioned include the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Fight the New Drug, White Ribbon Week, Defend Young Minds, The Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation, the Utah Coalition Against Pornography, Utah PTA Digital Wellness Committee, and Safeguard Alliance. “I love how we are all in the business of trying to help children and strengthen families.” – Brittany Homer “I feel like God is at the core of everything that I do, and so I find a lot of strength in Him, and I feel like sometimes He guides me to spend some time learning, and sometimes He guides me to just slow down and focus on the people.” – Brittany Homer “Too much screen time can be related to sleep. Problems, aggression, desensitization, nightmares, fear, impulsivity, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, low attention span. I mean, there's so, so many negative things that are associated with too much screen time.” – Brittany Homer “The more time someone uses social media, the more likely they are to be depressed. Social media increases the risk of bullying, clique forming, sexual experimentation. It leads to privacy issues, Internet addiction, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression.” – Brittany Homer “Cyberbullying – One in four children has experienced cyberbullying, and cyberbullying victims are two times more likely to commit suicide.” – Brittany Homer “This statistic blew my mind: 27% of all video content online is pornographic.” – Brittany Homer “I'm very hopeful, because I know that children can be resilient.” – Brittany Homer “I believe that an educated parent can just be so powerful in the lives of their kids and protecting them.” – Brittany Homer “I'm just so glad that you followed up those statistics with hope and that idea that if we can teach them to use their screen time wisely, then there's nothing that they can't do. I think that's really encouraging and exciting. It puts a lot of pressure on us parents, but it's exciting. We can become educated.” – Dana Robb Healthy Technology Path “Take ‘Just a SEC' – Stop, Evaluate, Choose – whenever you're going to post or search or share something online.” – Brittany Homer “I love your approach to questions. It's not accusatory. It's not assuming that they're doing something bad or dumb, and you're allowing them to collaborate with you and to share their inner selves. And I love the section where you focus on values and helping them discover their own. I think, as parents so many times we assume that we're going to instill in them our values and what's important to us is going to be important to them, but it's so much more powerful to discover where they're at and help them decide on their values, and there's such a range of good values out there. We don't have to have all the same things.” – Dana Robb “Parents are the most important protective factor, and you are qualified to be the parent of your children. And not only are you qualified, but you're qualified today right now.” – Brittany Homer “Wisdom is achieved by uniting our internal compass or conscience with our life experiences.” – Dana Robb   Brittany has always believed that with the right tools and support there is no limit to a child's potential. She has a master's degree in Family and Human Development, is a Certified Family Life Educator, and is creator and host of the podcast, Raising Today's Kids where she shares her deep belief in the power of parents. Brittany has also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), Sexual Assault (SANE) Advocate, and is actively involved in the Safeguard Alliance (a task force of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation). ​ Brittany has a bucket list the length of Montana. She would love to experience every adventure from learning to yodel, to running an ultra-marathon, to seeing the northern lights from a hot spring. She loves to travel and integrate with the locals wherever she goes and has had life-changing conversations in cultures from Israel to Haiti. The experience that trumps all others though, is that of being a mother. She and her husband feel so blessed to have four children who inspire her to fight to protect all children.

We need to initiate conversations with kids about the dangers of pornography.   Kristen's new book 'Good Pictures Bad Pictures' and her organization, Defend Young Minds, provide comfortable yet insightful resources for adults, especially parents, to engage children.     Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM  

In this podcast Tammy interviews Kristen Jensen, founder of “Defend Young Minds” which is an organization that teaches "digital self-defense." Their best-selling books, curriculum, guides and newsletter helps families raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Kristen and Tammy delve into how to essentially “pornography proof” our kids and how to teach them digital defense skills when they do encounter pornography in it's many forms. We cannot emphasize enough how important this episode is if your child has access to a computer tablet or phone. These are hard conversation we have to have with our children and teens. Kristen's work makes these conversations more manageable for parents, and is a warrior in the battle of children's online safety globally. To get free resources or order her books visit https://www.defendyoungminds.com/   If you love our podcast, you need to check out our membership with ICP!   80+ Parenting & Mental Health Courses Certificates of Completion for Continuing Eduaction Weekly Parent Coaching sessions Printables & Parenting Scripts Resource Library Webinars & Live Events And a Supportive Community Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your 7-Day Free Trial today!

I welcome to the show Kristen Jenson, founder of the Defend Young Minds and author of the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures. In today's show, we talk about teaching our kids “digital self-defense,” why filtering and monitoring software are important but not enough, giving our kids spaces to develop the virtues we are teaching them, tips for parents on how to have conversations about pornography with their kids, and what to do if you discover a child has been looking at it. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with one person who you think would benefit from it. Also, please consider leaving a rating or writing a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Have thoughts about this episode? Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Websites mentioned in the show: Defend Young Minds Overcoming Stress and Anxiety  Use code Sacasa25 for 25% off. Covenant Eyes Use code faithandmarriage for a free month.

We're living in a world of filters and photoshop. Thanks to the constant pull from the smartphone in your pocket, you might be experiencing internet overwhelm and social media fatigue. Is there any relatable women's media out there that gives an accurate representation of what it means to be a women, reminds you of your belovedness, and encourages you to be authentic? The world needs more of who women ARE. Not a long list of expectations of what we should be doing and what our bodies look like while we're doing it.  That, and more, is what we're diving into today in this episode of the Letters to Women podcast. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Mary Rose Somarriba,. Mary Rose is the editor of Verily Magazine. True to their name, Verily sifts through the noise of the world to elevate what is honest, real, and beautiful for the modern woman—facilitating her connection with the things that matter the most to her through our production of original media, curation of quality content across the web, and in-person events. Mary Rose and I are talking about the mission of Verily, what it's like for them to totally reject photoshop, and why they're returning to a print magazine in our digital world. If you're exhausted from a constant barrage of media that tells you what the “ideal” body type, image, or status is and you're ready to be empowered to be more of who YOU ARE, sister, this letter is for you. Topics we talked about in this episode: Mary Rose's story as a Catholic woman The origin story of Verily Magazine and what sets it apart from other fashion and lifestyle magazines What has changed and what has stayed the same since the first issue of Verily was published in 2012 Why being a non-profit fits the mission of Verily The false expectations that we're sorting through as women today and how Verily encourages women to live authentically How editing Verily has impacted Mary Rose as a mother The ways the Mary Rose lives out the feminine genius in her daily life Resources you should check out after listening to this episode: Learn more about Verily Magazine Subscribe to Verily's print magazine Rethinking Sex by Christine Emba Mary Rose's article at National Review on how the internet has ruined women's magazines Defend Young Minds and how they can help you chat with your kids about pornography ahead of time Check out the sponsor for today's episode, Sacred Heart Tea, and use the code LETTERS to get 10% off your purchase at checkout Pick up a copy of the Letters to Women book (and use the code LETTERS at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase!) Check out my monthly newsletter, Naptime Notes Subscribe and Review Letters to Women in iTunes Are you subscribed to Letters to Women? If not, you should subscribe today! You don't want to miss any of the upcoming episodes. Click here to subscribe in iTunes.

Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and is the author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain DefenseTM: Digital Safety curriculum—a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators. Kristen shares about major ways pornogarphy sets kids up for sex trafficking and provides resources to help parents, guardians, family members and educators to protect their kids. Connect with Defend Young Minds Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM   Connect with Justice Hope Freedom https://justicehopefreedom.com/  IG: @jhfministry FB: @justicehopefreedom   To sponsor a podcast, email me at a.livingston@worldventure.com or to donate click here. 

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with author Kristen Jenson to discuss the not so fun but vitally important topic of pornography in the hands of our kids. Kristen wrote the book Good Picture Bad Picture, which is a fantastic tool to help parents guide kids in the dangers of pornography.     Defend Young Minds https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Good Pictures Bad Pictures https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books Brain Defense: Digital Safety https://www.defendyoungminds.com/brain-defense

This episode is sponsored by BJU Press Homeschool. Visit bjupresshomeschool.com for trusted educational resources from a biblical worldview.   I recently had the opportunity to meet up with Kristen A. Jenson to have a conversation about a topic that is extremely important in our world of expanding digital access: pornography. Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and CEO of Glen Cove Press. She is an internationally acclaimed author and advocate for protecting young minds from the dangers of harmful media. Kristen is leading the charge in this area to make sure parents are equipped to protect and educate their children about these dangers.   Kristen and I discuss how her book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures came to be, the importance of normalizing conversations about pornography with our kids, and practical tips for educating our children on this topic. Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/defending-young-minds-with-kristen-a-jenson   Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend!   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

The average age of first pornography exposure is nine years old (Defend Young Minds). Early exposure to pornography—especially today's violent, degrading porn—can lead to major problems later in life, including increased risk of addiction, sexual abuse, mental health issues and unhealthy views of sexual intimacy. The scary but true question is not if our kids will be exposed but when.  Here to help us tackle this issue are Tracy Foster and Jamie Gordon from Screen Sanity, one of Kansas City and the country's best resources on screen safety.  Meet Tracy Foster Tracy Foster is Screen Sanity's co-founder and executive director and she has co-authored two books to educate and guide parents/mentors in digital wellness for their families. Before Screen Sanity, Tracy invested 15 years developing growth strategies for some of the world's leading organizations. She helped foundations, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies increase impact through revised strategy and program design, operational improvement and more. On a project for one of the largest toy companies, she was captivated by the power of play in children's emotional, social and cognitive development, fueling her passion for rethinking cultural norms around technology. Tracy is most passionate about helping people find community around the topic of digital health. She also love big ideas, brainstorming and ideating. She is a big fan of protein balls and bedazzled jean jackets. Meet Jamie Gordon Jamie Gordon is a licensed master's level social worker. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska earning her Bachelors of Science degree in psychology. She went on to the University of Kansas where she earned her master's in social work in 2008. Jamie has worked in several different settings, with her work primarily serving youth and families. She has worked in residential treatment, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, a domestic violence shelter, and a school setting. Jamie currently serves as the intake coordinator at Husch Blackwell's human trafficking clinic, where pro bono legal aid and case management is provided for survivors of labor and sex trafficking. She also serves as a supporter and consultant for Screen Sanity. From a career standpoint, Jamie is most passionate about helping those that have been exploited and don't always have a voice or resources.  She also loves educating parents and kids about digital health and finding ways to help people facilitate meaningful connections and relationships and enjoying the moments right in front of them. From a personal standpoint, she is passionate about spending time with her family, being active, and never turning down an opportunity for chips and salsa! Follow Screen Sanity on instagram. Parent Resources Defend Young Minds Screen Sanity Good Pictures Bad Pictures book for older kids Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. book for younger kids Screen Sanity Parent Guide Having the Porn Talk Rob and Zareen Cope Podcast Interview What We're Loving In Kansas City Meadowbrook Park's New Inclusive Playground Completely enclosed with a fence, this inclusive playground features slides, climbing structures, places to crawl, a merry-go-round, wheelchair accessible swing and more! Check it out on the east side of the park, closer to Roe. It has its own parking lot, family restrooms and plenty of shade umbrellas. Find more inclusive playgrounds in Kansas City with our guide. KidStrong Megan just started her kids here recently and they are OBSESSED. KidStrong "helps parents discover their child's superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom." The kids work on social skills, cooperation and listening, physical agility and ability with some academics strategically sprinkled in. They go once a week and are able to go at the same ...

The average age of first pornography exposure is nine years old (Defend Young Minds). Early exposure to pornography—especially today's violent, degrading porn—can lead to major problems later in life, including increased risk of addiction, sexual abuse, mental health issues and unhealthy views of sexual intimacy. The scary but true question is not if our kids will be exposed but when.  Here to help us tackle this issue are Tracy Foster and Jamie Gordon from Screen Sanity, one of Kansas City and the country's best resources on screen safety.  Meet Tracy Foster Tracy Foster is Screen Sanity's co-founder and executive director and she has co-authored two books to educate and guide parents/mentors in digital wellness for their families. Before Screen Sanity, Tracy invested 15 years developing growth strategies for some of the world's leading organizations. She helped foundations, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies increase impact through revised strategy and program design, operational improvement and more. On a project for one of the largest toy companies, she was captivated by the power of play in children's emotional, social and cognitive development, fueling her passion for rethinking cultural norms around technology. Tracy is most passionate about helping people find community around the topic of digital health. She also love big ideas, brainstorming and ideating. She is a big fan of protein balls and bedazzled jean jackets. Meet Jamie Gordon Jamie Gordon is a licensed master's level social worker. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska earning her Bachelors of Science degree in psychology. She went on to the University of Kansas where she earned her master's in social work in 2008. Jamie has worked in several different settings, with her work primarily serving youth and families. She has worked in residential treatment, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents, a domestic violence shelter, and a school setting. Jamie currently serves as the intake coordinator at Husch Blackwell's human trafficking clinic, where pro bono legal aid and case management is provided for survivors of labor and sex trafficking. She also serves as a supporter and consultant for Screen Sanity. From a career standpoint, Jamie is most passionate about helping those that have been exploited and don't always have a voice or resources.  She also loves educating parents and kids about digital health and finding ways to help people facilitate meaningful connections and relationships and enjoying the moments right in front of them. From a personal standpoint, she is passionate about spending time with her family, being active, and never turning down an opportunity for chips and salsa! Follow Screen Sanity on instagram. Parent Resources Defend Young Minds Screen Sanity Good Pictures Bad Pictures book for older kids Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. book for younger kids Screen Sanity Parent Guide Having the Porn Talk Rob and Zareen Cope Podcast Interview What We're Loving In Kansas City Meadowbrook Park's New Inclusive Playground Completely enclosed with a fence, this inclusive playground features slides, climbing structures, places to crawl, a merry-go-round, wheelchair accessible swing and more! Check it out on the east side of the park, closer to Roe. It has its own parking lot, family restrooms and plenty of shade umbrellas. Find more inclusive playgrounds in Kansas City with our guide. KidStrong Megan just started her kids here recently and they are OBSESSED. KidStrong "helps parents discover their child's superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom." The kids work on social skills, cooperation and listening, physical agility and ability with some academics strategically sprinkled in. They go once a week and are able to go at the same ...

WARNING: We know a lot of our listeners listen to our show with kiddos in the car or in the room. That's why we wanted to let you know at the top that we are going to be covering the topic of pornography and keeping your kids safe from assault. We won't go into graphic detail or anything like that, but our conversation is more geared toward the parents or guardians of kids.  Welcome to episode 103 of the Family Brand Podcast! Okay, it's time to have some #RealTalk about porn and how to protect our kids in 2022 and beyond. Technology isn't going anywhere and we are a part of a forerunning generation of Parents who are learning what it means to have a healthy approach to screens and the internet.  We are excited to welcome special guest Kristen Jensen to the show to help cover this very important topic of kids and pornography. After getting many DMs and questions from parents in our Family Brand Course about this topic we knew we had to bring in an expert. Kristen is the founder of www.defendyoungminds.com and the Author of the number one bestselling book “Good pictures, bad pictures” the guide to “porn proofing”  young kids. She is also the executive producer of the brain defense, digital safety curriculum, a powerful and engaging video-based course for families and educators. During this powerful conversation, Kristen will share briefly about her journey and why she is so passionate about this topic. You'll also get practical tips and advice on what to do if your kids have already seen porn, how to start protecting your kids now, how porn affects brain development, and more!  We hope you leave this conversation feeling empowered and equipped to have a better conversation about porn and other important topics in your home. Also, if you have parents in your friend group or community, please share this information with them!    More Of What's Inside: The brain science of porn The difference between a thinking and feeling brain  When the average kid first sees porn How to help your kids be safer on the internet  Why parents should always stay calm around this topic What to say to your kids about porn (at any age)  How to teach your kids sex/body parts aren't “bad” Helping your kids have a healthy approach to sex Where art crosses the line into porn And much more!   Links For This Episode:  Defend Young Minds Website: https://www.defendyoungminds.com Book- 'Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.' by Kristen Jenson: https://amzn.to/3fTW8Se Book- "Good Pictures Bad Pictures" by Kristen Jenson: https://amzn.to/3NQI4FA Website: familybrand.com Social:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand  Free course: familybrand.com/10steps Episode Minute By Minute: 0:07 What's inside this episode  3:45 How Kristen Jenson became passionate about this topic  7:45 The best time to start the conversation with your children 11:29 Taking control of the conversation  17:05 The effects of addictions on the brain  20:23 What to do if your kids have seen porn 30:35 Why 7-11 is such an important age  36:00 Porn is the opposite of healthy sex 41:36 Final thoughts and advice 

Dave and Bethlie wrap up October with a Question and Answer episode.  They will answer questions received via the www.keepingityoungpodcast.com portal and questions they've received at various conferences they've attended.  Keep the questions coming! Here is the website that was discussed at the beginning of the podcast. Defend Young Minds 

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and a best-selling author, joins the show to discuss shocking statistics surrounding kids and pornography. She also sheds light on ways to protect children from adult content. Brittni and Kristen also dive into ways parents can protect their kids from porn in an era tragically saturated by its contents. Listen to this powerful episode of "Let's Talk Purity!"Follow Richard and Brittni on Social Media:- Love Always Ministries on Instagram- Brittni De La Mora​ on Instagram- Richard De La Mora on Instagram

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and a best-selling author, joins the show to discuss shocking statistics surrounding kids and pornography. She also sheds light on ways to protect children from adult content. Brittni and Kristen also dive into ways parents can protect their kids from porn in an era tragically saturated by its contents. Listen to this powerful episode of "Let's Talk Purity!"Follow Richard and Brittni on Social Media:- Love Always Ministries on Instagram- Brittni De La Mora​ on Instagram- Richard De La Mora on Instagram

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and a best-selling author, joins the show to discuss shocking statistics surrounding kids and pornography. She also sheds light on ways to protect children from adult content. Brittni and Kristen also dive into ways parents can protect their kids from porn in an era tragically saturated by its contents. Listen to this powerful episode of "Let's Talk Purity!"Follow Richard and Brittni on Social Media:- Love Always Ministries on Instagram- Brittni De La Mora​ on Instagram- Richard De La Mora on Instagram

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and a best-selling author, joins the show to discuss shocking statistics surrounding kids and pornography. She also sheds light on ways to protect children from adult content. Brittni and Kristen also dive into ways parents can protect their kids from porn in an era tragically saturated by its contents. Listen to this powerful episode of "Let's Talk Purity!"Follow Richard and Brittni on Social Media:- Love Always Ministries on Instagram- Brittni De La Mora​ on Instagram- Richard De La Mora on Instagram

Today on the podcast we speak with Kristen Jenson.  She's the award winning author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures, and  founder of Defend Young Minds.  Nate and Kristen talk about pornography and how we can teach kids at an early age about it so they know how to identify it, and know what to do when they come into contact with it@defendyoungmindshttps://www.defendyoungminds.com/guideshttps://www.defendyoungminds.com/booksMake sure to check us out on instagram! @savethekidsinc@bulliesbe.goneIf you want a speaker in your school, email liz@savethekids.org and we will get you hooked up! OR fill out the form below.https://savethekids.wufoo.com/forms/z14ppj991ad9jfq/If you want to support STK, use on of the affiliate links bellow for GABB and Pinwheel phones (STK approved and safe for kids)https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=lizhttps://gabbwireless.com/ - code STK Support the show

Talking to your kids about online safety, needs to be as normal as teaching them to safely cross the street. I know we would rather not talk about pornography but the reality is, that every child with a device connected to the internet, is a portal to porn. If you don't talk to your kids, they will be all alone when they come across porn, (not if, when) and not know how to process what they've seen, or have the language for it. Thankfully there are people like my guest, Kristen Jeson who is the founder of Defend Young Minds.com. I love talking to Kristen, but I also hate that I have to. Kristen and I spoke in 2020 about “porn proofing” your kids, and her books “Good Pictures, Bad Pictures”. This time we talk about: The Naivete Gap for parents and what they “think” their kids have seen and what the truth is The 5 things teens wish their parents knew about porn (listen to get the downloadable guide) How sex and violence give us the biggest dopamine hit Resources for parents whose kids have seen porn, or haven't…yet For Kristen's guide, How to Talk to Kids About Pornography: Quick Start Guide, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.com Previous episode with Kristen: https://www.parentingforconnection.com/parentingourfuture/episode/2d7cbe0f/good-pictures-bad-pictures-porn-proofing-kids-or-pof54 About Kristen Jenson Author of #1 best-selling Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds, and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guidebook for Professionals, executive producer of Brain Defense: Digital Safety curriculum, the founder of DefendYoungMinds.com, and owner and CEO of Glen Cove Press. Contact information: Email: hello@defendyoungminds.com Social Media: Website: www.Defendyoungminds.org https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Books: https://defendyoungminds.com/books LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-a-jenson-05816532/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefendYM Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DefendYM/ Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I'll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com   The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.   I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting. If you know somebody who would benefit from this message, or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Leave a review I appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from listeners not only help me improve, but also...

This week I am bringing back an episode from the past on a topic that is on a lot of parents' minds. I get asked about kids and video games, a lot, and have never felt qualified to give a comprehensive answer.  We are not much of a video game family, but I am not fully anti-video game, either.  So, I have always wanted to bring someone on who has an educated, balanced approach.  Boy did this conversation exceed my expectations!! Liz Busby, a researcher and writer for the Protect Young Minds website (now called, "Defend Young Minds",) a dedicated mom to four, and an enthusiastic gamer herself, 

Kids today of all ages are influenced by sexual messages coming in every direction from screens all around. The most impressionable ages are 7-11. Many parents feel ill-equipped for preparing their children to navigate these topics well. My guest today is Kristen Jenson. She is the founder of Defend Young Minds and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of books. She is also the executive producer of the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, which is what we discuss in this episode. If you are a parent or grandparent who wants to learn how to arm your kids and grandkids with safe technology habits to protect their growing minds, this conversation will help.To learn more about Kristen and Defend Young Minds, visit DefendYoungMinds.com. To learn more about the Brain Defense online course, visit BrainDefense.org. More Resources:Bebroken.org/FamilyOnline Courses at Pure Life AcademyGood Pictures Bad PicturesRelated Podcasts:Helping Parents Teach Healthy Tech to KidsKeeping Kids Safe in a Digital WorldA Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Today we're starting a two part series on pornography, breaking it into two parts so that we can focus on younger kids and the introductory phase today. We'll gear next week's episode toward older kids.    To help us get a better understanding of this, we're talking to Kristen Jenson. Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds (formerly Protect Young Minds®) and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books, which have translations in 10 languages and are now augmented by a guidebook for professionals which supports child therapists and educators. She is also the executive producer of the Brain DefenseTM: 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 audiences with pragmatic advice they can act on immediately to defend young minds.   Kristen has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums such as the United Nations Civil Societies Conference and the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit. She has testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee on the public health crisis of pornography, and she is a trusted guest on a variety of media platforms as she speaks up for defending children from pornography and all forms of sexual exploitation.   Kristen received her bachelor's degree in English Literature and her master's degree in Organizational Communication. She is a mother of three and grandmother of two, and currently lives with her husband and awfully cute dog in Washington State.   Website: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/ Facebook: DefendYM Instagram: @DefendYoungMinds Twitter: @DefendYM Mom Guilt? 8 Tips to Overcome Shame When Your Child Sees Porn Smart Plan for Parents Guide

Kristen A. Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds (formerly Protect Young Minds®) and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series of read-aloud books, which have translations in 10 languages and are now augmented by a guidebook for professionals which supports child therapists and educators. She is 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 audiences with pragmatic advice they can act on immediately to defend young minds. Kristen has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums such as the United Nations Civil Societies Conference and the National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation Global Summit. She has testified before the Washington State Senate Law and Justice Committee on the public health crisis of pornography, and she is a trusted guest on a variety of media platforms as she speaks up for defending children from pornography and all forms of sexual exploitation. Join us as we seek to educate ourselves, empower our children, and keep the conversation going! Learn more about Defend Young Minds here: Website: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

What should we tell our kids about pornography? In a recent article on the Defend Young Minds website, Gabe Deem listed the three things he wants to teach his kids about porn. Gabe was first exposed to porn at age eight. By age twenty-three he reached a point where he was addicted to and dependent on pornography in ways that I will not mention here. He is committed to teaching his son these three things about what pornography does to us. First, pornography can harm you physically. He goes on to offer evidence regarding pornography's negative effects on both the brain structure and the body. Second, pornography can harm you mentally. When he finally broke free from his addiction, Deem says he experienced a variety of benefits, including improved concentration and memory. And third, pornography can harm you emotionally, including leading to depression. Parents, God is the creator of his good gift of sexuality. But God's enemy wants to undo it all, and porn is one way he does it.

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon chats with anti-porn activist and author Kristen Jenson about how parents can "porn-proof" their kids and why she rebranded her organization from "Protect Young Minds" to "Defend Young Minds." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you worry about how to protect your kids from online dangers, from predators to porn? As Post-Traumatic Parents, we are especially aware of how dangerous the world can be! In this episode, Kristen A Jenson, from Defend Young Minds, helps us explore how to protect our kids in the digital world. We talk about her books, like Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, her journey towards being a kid safety crusader, and why digital safety is particularly important for those of us who have been traumatized. You can find Kristen online atwww.defendyoungminds.com Website/Books: https://defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM Trigger warning – for those Post-Traumatic Parents who have experienced boundary-crossing touch or physical abuse – this episode will explore those topics. Make sure to take some self-care precautions before listening. As Post-Traumatic Parents, we sometimes feel safer when we don't think about these dangers, but that's replacing the illusion of safety for actual safety. Instead, it's better to educate ourselves and come up with a proactive plan to keep our kids safe. It can be done!

Do you worry about how to protect your kids from online dangers, from predators to porn? As Post-Traumatic Parents, we are especially aware of how dangerous the world can be! In this episode, Kristen A Jenson, from Defend Young Minds, helps us explore how to protect our kids in the digital world. We talk about her books, like Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, her journey towards being a kid safety crusader, and why digital safety is particularly important for those of us who have been traumatized. You can find Kristen online at www.defendyoungminds.com Website/Books: https://defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM Trigger warning – for those Post-Traumatic Parents who have experienced boundary-crossing touch or physical abuse – this episode will explore those topics. Make sure to take some self-care precautions before listening. As Post-Traumatic Parents, we sometimes feel safer when we don't think about these dangers, but that's replacing the illusion of safety for actual safety. Instead, it's better to educate ourselves and come up with a proactive plan to keep our kids safe. It can be done!

Welcome to episode #112!In this episode, Matt and Braden talk to the author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures and founder of Defend Young Minds, Kristen Jenson about how to talk to our children about porn in age appropriate ways.What do I tell my children about porn?Kristen has a three-step outline to help you know how to talk to your young children about porn. Definition Warning Plan Defining porn helps kids recognize porn in all of the diverse ways that porn is produced (cartoon, real life, anime, inappropriate visuals with clothes on, etc).Warning kids about the dangers of porn and why to turn away is crucial because if they don't know what harms they can incur from pornography, the enticement of it will take over and they'll find ways to search it out.When kids have a plan in place that they've communicated with an adult beforehand, it helps them know exactly what to do when they see porn. Having a plan eliminates room for shame because it gets things in the open and the child feels great that he/she did the right thing.When should I talk to my children about porn?Talking about porn is always done in an age appropriate way. Kristen has multiple resources and book on how to talk to our kids about sex and our bodies in the preschool years.As adults, we understand to a greater degree what pornography is, but we aren't going to tell our young kids information they can't handle. We have to start young, but always by doing it in an age appropriate way. Being proactive will set our kids up for success!How to protect your child with devicesYour child needs an internal filter. Talking to them with open communication with some regularity is going to be the best way to protect your children from porn. This will establish a warm bond, which is crucial in order for them to be open with you.When you're talking about devices, let them use your device. Don't give them their own. If it's their own, they have control, but if it's yours, you can set passwords and check on it at any time.When giving them access to a device, here are three things to consider: Establish guidelines Monitor the child Have consequences or give rewards based on their choices Share this with your friendsWho do you know that can benefit from this podcast and other episodes coming in the future? Share it with them so they can subscribe as well.SubscribeSubscribe on any podcast app to make sure you catch new episodes!ResourcesGood Pictures Bad PicturesDefend Young MindsPure Freedom Journey for men and womenCleansing HoursPersonal 1-on-1 Coaching with one of Restored Ministries' trained coachesHelp for wivesFamilyLife Canada: Resources and events to strengthen your marriageOnline marriage resources (FamilyLife Canada)Covenant Eyes Accountability Software - use promo code RM30 for 30 days freePodcast HostsBRADEN HAFNERBraden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 13 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.comMATT CLINEMatt and his wife Louise raise their little guys, David and Oliver, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honoured to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.

Pornography is toxic and not many parents are talking about it. Jonathan interviews mom, grandmother, entrepreneur and problem-solver, Kristen Jenson, Founder and CEO of Defend Young Minds on that very topic. Jonathan and Kristen have a fascinating conversation about how to teach your kids to reject pornography even as you teach yourself. Listen today and learn how to engage your mind and help your family create a simple strategy for digital self defense. This interview took place originally at the Parenting with Purpose Event hosted by ChristianParenting.org. Books: https://defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM

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 screentime 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.   Episode Takeaways: Introduction to Kristen Jenson … 00:01:35 Children Being Exposed to Pornography & Sextortion … 00:7:10 Teaching & Modeling Digital Safety … 00:10:50 What Age Do You Discuss Pornography with Children? … 00:12:25 How to Respond When Children are Exposed to Pornography … 00:18:35 Kids Will Feel Ashamed & Be Secretive if Parents Give That Impression … 00:23:00 Exposure to Pornography, Parent Control Limitations, and Development …00:27:40 Setting Kids Up for Healthy Intimate Relationships … 00:35:00 Starting Discussions About Porn vs Intimate Sex … 00:38:28 Addressing Porn Addiction … 00:41:40 Books, Website & Video Resources … 00:45:22 Episode Wrap Up … 00:47:15       Connect with Dr. Nicole:  Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com  

In this episode of Consider Before Consuming, we talk with Kristen Jenson, the Founder and CEO of Defend Young Minds, an organization dedicated to empowering children to be resilient and screen smart through developing tools for parents, professionals, and community leaders. Kristen is the author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures, a book used by people around the world to facilitate healthy and age-appropriate conversations with kids about pornography. Listen to Kristen talk with podcast host, Garrett Jonsson, about when to start talking to your kids about porn, and how to most effectively approach that conversation.Learn more about Defend Young Minds and find Kristen's book “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” at defendyoungminds.com.Click here to learn more about the guest, and access the resources discussed in this episode.To learn more about the harms of pornography on consumers, relationships, and its larger societal impacts, visit FTND.org.To support this podcast, click here.As you go about your day we invite you to increase your self-awareness, look both ways, check your blindspots, and consider before consuming.Fight the New Drug collaborates with a variety of qualified organizations and individuals with varying personal beliefs, affiliations, and political persuasions. As FTND is a non-religious and non-legislative organization, the personal beliefs, affiliations, and persuasions of any of our team members or of those we collaborate with do not reflect or impact the mission of Fight the New Drug.

Defend Young Minds is an organization committed to helping parents and other caring adults give young children the information, skills, and mindsets they need to defend themselves against pornography and sexual exploitation. In a recent online call to action, Defend Young Minds reminded parents that during 2022, they must be especially vigilant in this task as exposure to pornography is, as they say, always just two clicks away. Parents are reminded that in today's world, pornography is actually educational, as what our kids see will misshape their beliefs and their behaviors about sexuality. Without going into detail, Defend Young Minds describes how violent pornography becomes normalized for our kids, which then results in kids mimicking and even expecting what they see online. Parents, keep the smartphones out of the hands of your young kids. And teach them that porn is a fallen expression of God's good and glorious gift of their sexuality.

I had the privilege of talking with Kristen Jenson, the author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and the owner of Defend Young Minds. She and I discussed how to talk to kids about pornography, how she got started in her business, how she wrote these books, and all the resources she has for you as parents! I am so grateful to her for the work she does and her willingness to sit down and share her wisdom with me! I know it will help all of you who have kids so listen in and go follow her through the links below!  Her IG @defendyoungminds Website: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/

How can we proactively prepare our kids for an over-sexualized culture? How can we protect them from the damaging effects of pornography? What should we do if we discover our child is watching pornography? How early should we talk about sex, and how do we bring up the topic of pornography with our kids?Today we have the privilege to share our interview with Kristen Jenson, who answers these questions and shares her wisdom on these topics! Kristen is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures series. She is empowering resilient, screen-smart kids who know how to reject pornography through her many endeavors.This episode discusses practical tools for preparing our children for what they will face in today's culture and how to respond if they have already been exposed to pornography.  Listen now and click the links below to get all the tools that Defend Young Minds have created!More Resources:https://www.defendyoungminds.com/https://www.defendyoungminds.com/brain-defense  Our Resources:https://restored2more.com/courses/https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/https://restored2more.com/

We live in a world where the internet is a huge part of almost everything. We use it for so much of our lives! The internet can be such a wonderful tool, and yet it can also be difficult to manage, even for us adults. When it comes to our children, it becomes tricky to help them navigate being safe online. In this episode, we Taralyn talks with Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds (formerly Protect Young Minds) and #1 best-selling author of the Good Pictures Bad Pictures, about having connected and loving conversations with our kids about internet safety and keeping themselves also safe from possible predators. She approaches the subject in such a way that it doesn't feel daunting or too scary. RELATED EPISODES AND LINKS Get your free guide about how to talk to your kids about pornography here: https://www.defendyoungminds.com/prepare-prevent Books: Both Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can be purchased from Amazon, where they have been #1 Best Sellers. Find more information and links to purchase them at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books/ Curriculum: Learn about our new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety at https://braindefense.org/ Blog: Keep current with empowering articles on our blog at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/blog/ Guides: Find our helpful downloadable guides at https://www.defendyoungminds.com Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DefendYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/defendyoungminds/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/Defendym Saving Our Kids and Ourselves from Screens & Social Media with Collin Kartchner Finding Solitude Through Digital Minimalism Curbing Your Screen Attachment EPISODE SPONSORS Thank you for the kind reviews! We appreciate them so much. Here is how to leave a review for us on iTunes: Open Find the Magic in the podcast app Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on write a review Tap the stars to rate us and then write us some feedback:) Hit SEND Review of the week from Myka Almazan: I love these mamas, their vulnerability and the amazing tips, stories and info they share on this podcast! I look forward to each new episode each week. Every mama should be tuned in. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findthemagic/support

In this episode of the Birds & Bees podcast we are having an important discussion with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and founder of Defend Young Minds.  ** Please note that this episode is for adults only as we are discussing the dangers of pornography ** Megan and Mary Flo talk to Kristen about how she got into this work and how we as parents can proactively protect our kids from pornography.   Birds & Bees and Defend Young Minds share the mission of equipping and empowering parents. Our hope is that this podcast episode will equip and empower you to be a proactive parent.  We want to PREEMPT situations to PROTECT our kids and we will walk you through how to do this in today's podcast episode.  We know this is a heavy topic and one that we'd prefer to ignore BUT our kids deserve more than that.  Please listen and share with your friends - the tough stuff of parenting isn't meant to be done alone.   *Also, apologies for the annoying pounding sound in the background in the beginning of the episode.  We aren't the most tech savvy people, but we're trying our best!  Power through - it gets better the second half.  Thanks for tuning in.  Important links below: defendyoungminds.com https://www.defendyoungminds.com/products www.braindefense.org https://birds-bees.com/pages/why Follow along on Instagram: @defendyoundminds @birds__bees Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM Twitter: @defendYM

Kristen Jensen, founder of Defend Young Minds, shares about the necessity of teaching children “Digital Defense Skills” for online safety and preventing/defending against exposure to online pornography. Kristen speaks to the necessity of talking to kids about the harms of viewing pornography early, and educates on strategies to do so in a comfortable and age appropriate way. Kristen has developed popular resources for talking to children as young as 3 years old, such as the book Good Pictures Bad Pictures Junior. We encourage you to see Kristen Jensen's valuable resources here.  Some resources specifically mentioned on this episode include:  Books: Good Pictures Bad Pictures books can be purchased from Amazon, where they have been #1 Best Sellers. Find more information and links to purchase them at https://www.defendyoungminds.com/books/  New book for therapists and educators: Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guidebook for Professionals: Therapeutic and Educational Interventions with Didactic, Kinesthetic and Artistic Applications  Curriculum: Learn about our engaging new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety at https://braindefense.org/