Latest Sexualexploitation Podcast Episodes
[3-38] Helping boys build identity and self-worth free from pornography
Media Savvy Moms - November 24, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPorn is a health issue that impacts EVERYONE—women and men, girls, and boys. Still, the statistics are clear that boys consume porn more frequently and earlier than girls. So while we work hard to dispel the myth that “only boys struggle” we certainly don’t want to minimize or dismiss their spec...
[3-37] Dear Savvy: How can I avoid scarring or scaring my child with too much information?
Media Savvy Moms - November 17, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsTMI, too much information. It’s a real thing. And it can present real challenges when talking to kids about pornography. How do we balance the desire to protect children while preparing them with the information they need? This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want...
[3-36] Managing Media and Tech with Multiple Ages Under One Roof
Media Savvy Moms - November 10, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIt's tricky enough managing media and screens with one child, right? What do you do when you have a whole crew of kids? A lot of well-meaning parenting advice tends to gloss over the reality that most families are navigating multiple ages and stages of development simultaneously. How do you shel...
[3-35] Ready, Set, Get Off the Fence: Talking to Kids About Pornography
Media Savvy Moms - November 03, 2021 13:31 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsTime and again, the same questions come up. When should I talk to my kids? How do I get started? Won’t I make them more curious? Almost every parent feels this, I think. This is why I am excited to announce that Get Off the Fence is finally available! This course is a guided method to help paren...
[3-34] What it Takes to Realize a City Free From Porn
Media Savvy Moms - October 27, 2021 10:37 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThink about your city. Then think about the children that live there. What are their needs? What are their wants? What is their cry? Once we start asking the right questions, that’s when we start to get answers—solutions. For one woman the solution was to collaborate with her mayor and launch th...
[3-33] Ready to Start Bold, Brave Conversations with Your Kids?
Media Savvy Moms - October 20, 2021 12:07 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWhen it comes to talking to kids about pornography, what’s better, boldness or bravery? The answer is YES! With a topic that takes most of us far outside our comfort zone, we need to gather all the strength we can muster. A phrase I often repeat is: be bold, be brave, be honest. I believe the...
[3-32] 5 Tips to Ensure A Safer Sleepover Experience
Media Savvy Moms - October 07, 2021 00:08 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDid you grow up going to sleepovers? Do you have fond memories? Best friends, hanging out all night? Are you eager to carry on the tradition? Or would you rather it disappear altogether? What about the risks? Are they greater in the digital age? Or is there any way to ensure a safer sleepover ex...
[3-31] Healthy (Not Awkward) Sex Talks with Children and Teens
Media Savvy Moms - September 29, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe sex talk has gotten a bad rap for decades. Awkward. Uncomfortable. Embarrassing. Does it have to be that way? Not at all. Many of our preconceptions about sex talks with children and teens are actually false. If we want to help our kids understand the harms of pornography, the truth is, we h...
Episode 25 - Problematic Sexual Behavior: The CAC MDT Response
NRCAC Team Talk - September 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEPISODE SUMMARY: Cases of children ages 12 and younger with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) can present a myriad of challenges for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). After all, MDTs and CACs were historically designed to address maltreatment of children co...
[3-30] Clean vs Toxic Tech Habits: Spotting the Difference
Media Savvy Moms - September 15, 2021 23:46 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsRaising kids in the digital age means there is no escaping the question about screens. Actually, it’s a long list of questions. How much screen time is ok? Does it depend on the activity? When should my child get their own tablet, device, or smartphone? What’s healthy? What’s not? And what is me...
Dear Savvy: My child feels excluded without a smartphone [3-29]
Media Savvy Moms - September 09, 2021 11:53 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThere’s a lot of pressure on parents to get their kids a smartphone and the latest social apps. What if you’re not ready to give in but your child’s insisting they need a phone to feel included. Is this a valid reason? If not, how do you say no? This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. ...
Sport vs Smartphone: Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Body Image
Media Savvy Moms - September 02, 2021 00:31 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThere’s a trend that has coaches worried. Participation in youth sports is down across the board. And the steady decline seems to correlate with the rise of smartphones and other technologies. For many coaches, the concern goes beyond the field, pitch, or pool and are urging parents to pay caref...
Helping Kids Build a Safe Network as They Go Back to School
Media Savvy Moms - August 26, 2021 12:43 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsBack to school is the perfect time to review safety strategies with kids. One that’s simple and effective is asking your child or teen to come up with a list of trusted adults to add to their Safe Network. Having a Safe Network is a concept we highlight in our 5 Body Safety Tips for Kids guid...
OnlyFans: from Likes and Follows to Trafficking and Exploitation
Media Savvy Moms - August 18, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsEver heard of Only Fans? It’s an online platform where content creators get paid directly by their followers, a.k.a. fans, for the photos and videos they share. But the site is rife with porn and exploitation. And worse, it’s targeting young women in droves with promises of turning likes and fo...
6 Ways to Talk About the Threat of Pornography with Other Parents [3-25]
Media Savvy Moms - August 11, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIn this episode, I share not one but six ways to transition casual conversations to the topic of pornography. These tips are designed to help you talk openly with extended family, neighbors, and close friends. We know that pornography grows in the shadows. It thrives in secrecy. When we stay sil...
Episode 24 - Forensic Interviewer Skill Development with the National Children's Advocacy Center
NRCAC Team Talk - August 05, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEPISODE SUMMARY: In the final episode of the 4-part series on Skill Development for Forensic Interviewers, Tony speaks with Andra Chamberlin and Kim Madden from the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Both Andra and Kim are trainers and forensic interview specialists w...
24. Forensic Interviewer Skill Development with the National Children's Advocacy Center
NRCAC Team Talk - August 05, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEpisode summary In the final episode of the 4-part series on Skill Development for Forensic Interviewers, Tony speaks with Andra Chamberlin and Kim Madden from the National Children’s Advocacy Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Both Andra and Kim are trainers and forensic interview specialists wi...
Episode 23 - Elevating Your FI Program
NRCAC Team Talk - July 01, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEPISODE SUMMARY: Still searching for that elusive perfect forensic interview? In this second episode of our two-part conversation with Michele Thames and Christina Rouse, forensic interviewers from Virginia, we discuss the importance of leadership to the success of a forensic interviewing prog...
Dear Savvy: My middle schooler is sending nudes. What should I do?
Media Savvy Moms - June 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsFilters installed. Devices monitored. Online safety taught. All of this, and children can still make poor choices—like sending nudes. So, how do we respond when we learn of this behavior? This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. Sometimes you just want a quick answer to a burning questi...
Episode 22 - In Search of the Perfect FI
NRCAC Team Talk - June 17, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEPISODE SUMMARY: Is your team searching for the perfect forensic interview? Although a “perfect” outcome might not be possible, the journey is important. In this episode, I speak with two forensic interviewers from the Commonwealth of Virginia about that journey. We discuss some of the challen...
How Dads Can Empower Kids to be Internet Safe with Matt Richardson
Media Savvy Moms - June 16, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe know the term cyberbullying. So do our kids. But what about cyberstalking and sextortion? Not so much. Yet, these are serious online threats putting more kids at risk than most of us realize. What do we need to know to empower kids to be internet safe? In this episode, I speak with Matt Ri...
Root Out Pornography with Care, Attention, and Community Awareness
Media Savvy Moms - June 09, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDandelions. Clover. Weeds! Most agree that these invaders are to be eradicated from our lawns and gardens ASAP. If not they will spread and take over. Similarly, we want to root out pornography before it takes hold. Today, Lisa Whitsitt and I are having a conversation about weeds and pornograp...
Amazing Resources to Fortify Teens Against Pornography with Clay Olsen
Media Savvy Moms - June 02, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDo you know a teen who is struggling to quit porn? The reality is that many kids get caught in a porn trap. They want to quit. They try to quit. Yet, they find themselves returning again and again. Imagine, what if there was a tool that could help fortify teens against pornography? In this epi...
Dear Savvy: How do I talk to my child about sexting without being awkward?
Media Savvy Moms - May 26, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsWe keep scratching our heads trying to figure out why young kids are sexting. But the fact is the formula is pretty basic: (curious kids + digital devices) x (sexualized media) = sexting normalized. So, the question is not if I need to have this conversation but how do I talk to my child about s...
What to tell kids when a parent struggles with sexual addiction with Tara McCausland
Media Savvy Moms - May 19, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsPorn harms families. No question there. So what do you do when a parent struggles with sexual addiction? Instinct may be to keep it hidden. Your spouse knows—but not the children. You reason the truth would be too painful. Better that they never find out. And yet, experience and research show th...
Good, Better, Best. How often should I monitor my child’s smartphone?
Media Savvy Moms - May 12, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsInvolved parents worry about their child or teen’s safety online. And rightly so. The nature of the internet means harmful content could come across their screen at any time. Dangerous situations seem to be lurking around every corner. So, many parents wonder, how often should I monitor my child...
Building Mom Confidence In a Media-Saturated World
Media Savvy Moms - May 06, 2021 11:42 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsEvery mom is amazing! There’s no question there. Yet, we are often our own worst critic. When things don’t go according to plan, the negative self-talk comes flooding in. So, how can we start to believe in ourselves again? And how can building mom confidence change the dynamic we have with our k...
The New Puberty Talks for a Media-Saturated World with Rowena Thomas
Media Savvy Moms - April 28, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsIt’s normal. It’s natural. Everyone goes through it! And every kid has LOTS of questions. Yet, for many families talking about puberty still feels awkward and embarrassing to mention—leaving kids to sort through confusing information on their own. Often, that’s whatever media and friends throw t...
Dear Savvy: Can moms talk to boys about pornography?
Media Savvy Moms - April 21, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsAre you a mom to boys? Do you worry about helping them mature into sexually responsible teens and adults? How often do you defer to dad for “The Talk?” Have you ever questioned, can moms talk to boys about pornography? If so, you’re not alone. This episode is part of our #DearSavvy series. So...
Pornography’s Role in the Rise of Child-on-child Sexual Assault with Heidi Olson
Media Savvy Moms - April 14, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsYes, it feels easier to say, I don’t want to go there, I don't want to talk about it. But we know sweeping tough issues under the carpet doesn’t make them disappear. In fact, it only increases the trauma. Children are hurting. Families are being torn apart. So, we’re going to be bold. We’re goin...
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