May 7, 2018
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a serious problem, both in North America and all around the world. Read the blog post from Jim Burns of HomeWord here.
News
Apr 30, 2018
Feeling Lonely? How to Stop Social Media From Making You So Lonely
TODAY shares some helpful tips in using social media media more effectively, and avoiding the loneliness that often accompanies it. Read the full article here.
Apr 25, 2018
Yes Means Yes: New Apps Formalize Sexual Consent
In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, young people have more concerns over sexual consent than ever. New apps aim to quell some of those concerns by recording consent from each party before they engage in intimate activity. Read the article here.
Apr 25, 2018
I Was Sold On Backpage.com: The Story Of Jane Doe
Backpage has been shut down in a collaborative effort between the FBI and other government agencies. However, to give this victory meaning we need to understand how child sex trafficking impacts all of us. Read the article here.
Apr 17, 2018
Penn State Homecoming Court Eliminates Gendered Titles Of ‘King’ And ‘Queen’
Though in past years the top two student court members were acknowledged as “King and Queen,” Homecoming plans to instead recognize these two members with the “Guide State Forward Award.” Read the article here.
Apr 14, 2018
First Things First: Teens Also Need To Hear The Sext Talk From Parents
Dr. Sheri Madigan shares some research, and the need for parents to talk about sexting before it’s too late. Read the full article here.
Apr 11, 2018
How To Confront Children Using Pornography
Christian Family University shares some helpful tips in regards to confronting children who are struggling with pornography. Read the full article here.
Apr 7, 2018
What You Should Tell Your Kids About Dating Violence
Dr. Gregory Ramey shares helpful tips on talking with your kids about dating violence, and points to the necessity of having this conversation. Read the full article here.
Mar 28, 2018
Walmart To Remove ‘Cosmopolitan’ From Checkout Lines
The news was shared Tuesday via a press release from National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), an organization that says it helped instigate the policy change. Read the article here.
Mar 27, 2018
Sorry New York Times, Sexting Is NOT Normal For Teens, And Should Not Be Celebrated
A recent column in the New York Times by Dr. Perri Klass gives the impression that sexting is a rather normal, even healthy aspect of teenage sexuality. Read a rebuttal here.
Mar 24, 2018
4 Steps To Overcoming Porn Addiction
Relevant Magazine shares 4 helpful tips in overcoming porn addiction. Read the full article here.
Mar 17, 2018
6 Tips For Helping Girls Develop Healthy Body Image
DR. Nasreen Khatrir shares 6 tips for helping your girls develop healthy body image. Read the full article here.
Mar 13, 2018
Deepfakes: A Newer, Scarier Genre of Porn
A new genre of porn, Deepfakes, is growing in popularity… and it’s scary. Read the full article here.
Mar 11, 2018
Rhode Island Could Ban Free Internet Porn Across The State
State legislators in Rhode Island proposed a new bill last week that would require those who wanted to view internet porn to pay a fee before accessing the explicit content, even if the content is available for free otherwise. Read the full article here.
Mar 8, 2018
HIV, Syphilis Cluster In Teens, Adults, Found In Milwaukee
New cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States reached an all-time high in 2016. Read the article here.
Mar 6, 2018
What Parents Need To Know About Sexting
Tips for talking with your child about sexting from JAMA Pediatrics. Read the article here.
Mar 5, 2018
Sexting Is Increasingly Common For Teens
The study’s authors warned that sexts, especially ones seen by people other than the intended recipient, could lead to harassment and cyberbullying — perhaps even sexual assault and suicide. Read the article here.
Mar 2, 2018
That Teen Sexting Study: What Else You Need To Know
A new teen sexting research review published in JAMA Pediatrics found that about one in four teens have received a “sext,” a text message with sexual content, and approximately one in seven have sent one. Read the article here.
Feb 28, 2018
Cyberbullying: Four Steps To Protect Your Kids
In a typical classroom of 25 to 30 students, eight to 10 children — a third of the class — have been cyberbullied at some point in their lifetime. About three or four students are likely to have bullied others online. Read the full article here.