Saying “no” during the holidays seems fairly counter-intuitive, but it’s a very wise strategy for actually ENJOYING the season. Have a hard time saying, “No”? Here’s a guide for advance-planning and list-making that may give you the focus and momentum you need to change your approach.
Talking With Your Teen About Porn: 7 Tips for Having the Conversation(s), Part 2 of 2
We’ve spent plenty of time in prior blogs discussing whether or not porn use merits a conversation with your teen; and addressing common barriers to having this conversation; and offering suggestions as you prepare yourself for the conversation. Finally…you are ready to talk! Included in this blog are the last 4 of 7 great tips to keep in mind when you have your conversation.
Talking With Your Teen About Porn: 7 Tips for Having the Conversation(s), Part 1 of 2
We’ve spent plenty of time in prior blogs discussing whether or not porn use merits a conversation with your teen; and addressing common barriers to having this conversation; and offering suggestions as you prepare yourself for the conversation. Finally…you are ready to talk! Here are the first 3 of 7 great tips to keep in mind when you have your conversation.
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Overcoming the Barriers, Part 3 of 3
So, you suspect that your teen is viewing pornography. You feel like maybe you should have a conversation about that. Here we discuss the third of 3 common barriers parents face when wanting to having this important conversation. Barrier 3: “My son (or daughter) doesn’t want to hear anything from me about sex. Period. End of discussion.”
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Overcoming the Barriers, Part 2 of 3
So, you suspect that your teen is viewing pornography. You feel like maybe you should have a conversation about that. Here we discuss 3 common barriers parents face when wanting to having this important conversation about porn with their children.
Talking With Your Teen About Porn: Overcoming the Barriers, Part 1 of 3
So, you suspect that your teen is viewing pornography. You feel like maybe you should have a conversation about that. Here we discuss 3 common barriers parents face when wanting to having this important conversation.
Talking With Your Teen About Porn: Preparing Yourself for the Conversation, Part 2 of 2
When you’ve chosen to sit down and talk to your child about porn, how you enter into the conversation can seriously impact the tone and the outcome. Here’s the second part of our discussion on taking time to prepare yourself for the conversation.
Talking With Your Teen About Pornography: Preparing Yourself for the Conversation, Part 1 of 2
When you’ve chosen to sit down and talk to your child about pornography, how you enter into the conversation can seriously impact the tone and the outcome. Here are a couple suggestions as you take time to prepare yourself for the conversation.
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Is Today’s Porn Harmless? Part 4 of 4
Do I really need to talk to my son? It seems like viewing porn is pretty harmless and just a normal part of being male these days. Isn’t this just a phase most boys (or young people) go through? Although it is certainly normal to be curious and interested, the … Read More
Talking with Your Teen About Porn: Is Today’s Porn Harmless? Part 3 of 4
Isn’t viewing porn pretty harmless for teens? Isn’t this just a phase most boys (or young people) go through? Although it is normal to be curious and interested, here is the third of 4 reasons the average young person today may not “casually” view pornography without being seriously impacted by what he or she consumes.
