Protect Young Minds™ Blog
The best way to keep your family safe from pornography is to stay up-to-date with the latest news, resources, tips, and threats. Our blog will help you do just that.
Parent Alert! Is “After” the New “50 Shades of Grey” for Kids? (Watch out – It’s Coming to the Big Screen!)
Our regular Parent Alert! news updates help parents stay ahead of the trends affecting kids in our hypersexualized culture. This month we’re covering headlines from around the world: a twisted erotic fiction series popular with teens is coming to a theatre near you; a...
11 Safe Video Chat Rules You Probably Haven’t Taught Your Kids
Imagine that your kids could use video chat to build close relationships with far-away loved ones - like their grandparents and their best friend who moved away. And at the same time they knew how to be safe from all the dangerous people and situations that can happen...
Surprise! Boys Care About Love Too. A Dad Shares 3 Easy Ways to Talk to Your Son About Relationships
Flowers, hearts, and candy! It’s all for girls, right? Think again! The silent thoughts in the back of a boy’s mind on Valentines Day may not be what you imagine. Boys also long to understand and connect with the romantic feelings that surface as they grow. It’s a...
Good Feelings Bad Feelings: Helping Kids Unravel Pornography’s Tricky Dual Emotions
I remember the first time I saw pornography. You probably do, too. I was nineteen, at a bachelorette party, and very confused by my emotions at the time. I felt caught between arousal and disgust as I watched the scenes unfold before me. How could something that...
Perfection Not Required! How Parents in Recovery Can Help Their Kids Reject Porn
Many parents today know what it’s like to be caught in the trap of pornography as a kid - and then struggle with it as an adult. These moms and dads can feel unqualified to teach their children to reject pornography. This is especially true when a parent has not...
Parent Alert! The Dark Web Endangers Curious Kids
Our monthly Parent Alert! news updates inform parents so they can stay ahead of the latest trends. Here’s What’s Trending in January 2019 Teach kids to stay far away from the Dark Web Have you ever heard your older kids or teens talking about Tor? If so, you will want...
Screen Time and Mental Health: Simple Life Hacks for Raising Resilient Kids
Technology! It’s changed our lives, hasn’t it? Smartphones, social media, apps and more - they have so many amazing benefits. That’s why practically everyone uses them! At the same time, too much of a good thing can turn into a harmful thing. Many parents are...
7 Ways Predators and Porn will Target Kids in 2019 – Be Prepared Not Scared!
Do you know where the latest digital dangers are lurking? Make no mistake about it: the porn industry and predators want your kids. National security depends upon good intelligence - knowing who the enemies are and where they will strike. Your family security needs it...
It’s Awkward, and It’s OK: You CAN Talk to Your Kids About Pornography
How old was your child when you first talked with them about pornography? Our kids were eight and ten. Before this time, they understood the basics of sex and some of the dangers that lurk on the Internet. We explained in general terms the “why” behind our family...
Our Top Posts from 2018: 7 Power-Ups for 2019
2018 is nearly over! How do you feel about this year? What was your first thought? Thumbs up - or thumbs down? Smiley emoji? Frowny face? 4 Questions for appreciating the past and welcoming a bright future The year’s end is a good time to consider if our kids are...
Parent Alert! The Surprising Results When 10 Teen Girls Did a Digital Detox
Our regular Parent Alert! news updates help parents stay ahead of the trends affecting kids in our hypersexualized culture. This month we’re covering headlines from the social media world: digital detox for teens; new research on mental health and social media; Tumblr...
How Porn Hijacks Young Brains and 3 Effective Ways to Defend Your Kids (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a four-part series by Sam Black from Covenant Eyes. Sam teaches parents all over the country how to prepare their children to be safe online. He also serves on the Protect Young Minds advisory council. Don’t miss part 2, part 3 and part 4 of this...
How Porn Hijacks Young Brains and 3 Effective Ways to Defend Your Kids (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a four-part series by Sam Black from Covenant Eyes. Sam teaches parents all over the country how to prepare their children to be safe online. He also serves on the Protect Young Minds advisory council. Don’t miss part 1, part 3 and part 4. Jimmy was...
How Porn Hijacks Young Brains and 3 Effective Ways to Defend Your Kids (Part 3)
This is part 3 of a four-part series by Sam Black from Covenant Eyes. Sam teaches parents all over the country how to prepare their children to be safe online. He also serves on the Protect Young Minds advisory council. Don’t miss part 1, part 2 and part 4. Katie is a...
How Porn Hijacks Young Brains and 3 Effective Ways to Defend Your Kids (Part 4)
This is part 4 of a four-part series by Sam Black from Covenant Eyes. Sam teaches parents all over the country how to prepare their children to be safe online. He also serves on the Protect Young Minds advisory council. Don’t miss part 1, part 2 and part 3! At a...
Parents and Teachers! Check Out Google’s New Toolkit and Help Kids Be Internet Awesome
Have you ever had a phishing lesson? No, not the kind near a river or lake . . . Though “phishers,” or scammers, do use bait to try and steal personal info from you on the internet. Do you remember how or when you learned about phishing on the web? As adults, we often...
Parent Alert! Watch Out for Netflix’s Shocking “Big Mouth” (and More!)
No need to feel overwhelmed by keeping up with the latest info on raising digital kids! We’ve got you covered. Check in regularly for current news you can use to prepare your kids to live safely in a hyper-sexualized world. Start a conversation with your kids about...
How to Protect Kid’s Holiday Tech Gifts in 2018 (and Fun Screen-Free Ideas!)
It's holiday season, and you're facing mind-boggling decisions about gifts for your kids. They're dreaming of fancy tech gadgets; you're uneasy about unforeseen consequences. Bewildered by the internet-connected gifts kids yearn for? We're going to help you...
Good Pictures Bad Pictures, 2nd Edition: Discover the 5 New Ways It Makes Kids Even Stronger
Want in on a secret? For the past year, I've been working on a second edition of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids! With over 500 positive reviews on Amazon and a 4.9 rating, you might be wondering what we needed to change! (But first,...
5 Troubles with Tech at School and 5 Top Ways to Keep Students Safe
“How was your day at school, honey?” It was an innocent question that I’m pretty sure most parents expect will only generate a “Fine,” “Okay,” or “Good” from their child. That’s what I expected, too. Instead I got this: “Jessica* and I were working on our project...
My Child’s Friend Has a Problem with Pornography! What Should I Do?
You’re probably taking great steps to safeguard your kids against pornography. Have you thought about how pornography may be affecting their friends? The odds of exposure may be even higher for kids who may not have had as much preparation as your kids. Since 88% of...
Who Else Wants a Community that Protects All Kids from Porn? 5 Ways for Parents to Take Action!
When it comes to pornography, it’s not often that my jaw hits the floor anymore! I’ve been writing and speaking about porn for 7 years now. I’ve listened to hundreds of personal stories and read more articles than I can count. I’ve journeyed the road of addiction with...
5 Must-Know Online Trends for Parents and Kids to Talk Over Now
No need to feel overwhelmed by keeping up with the latest info on raising digital kids! We’ve got you covered. Check in regularly for current news you can use to prepare your kids to live safely in a sexualized world. Here’s What’s Trending in October 2018 Tech: New...
Are Your Kids Safe from Abuse in Sports? 3 Questions Every Parent Should Ask
Little league baseball, rep hockey, competitive swimming, after-school tennis lessons, karate classes . . . so many sports for our kids to choose from! Whatever activity your child chooses, the benefits of participating in youth sports are almost endless: they can...
The Real Experts (Kids!) Inspire Parents to Talk About Pornography
This article is part of Talk Today, Safer Tomorrow, a national campaign from The Safeguard Alliance and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to help parents protect children from the harms of pornography. Get your free guide - Talk Today, Safer Tomorrow! 10 Easy...
How to Warn Against Porn Without Scaring Your Child
Has your child become frightened or even cried when you talked to them about pornography? Have you ever worried that by trying to protect your child you are creating anxiety? One mom we know is doing a great job teaching her kids why pornography is harmful and what to...
Are You Missing These 5 Easy Teaching Moments to Protect Your Kids from Pornography?
When is the best time to teach your children about pornography? The best place? Ok, that’s a trick question! Because talking to kids about pornography isn’t a one-time event. It’s a series of talks - some big, some small, some formal, and some casual. And everyday...
About Us
Led by Kristen A. Jenson, author of the best-selling children’s book Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Protect Young Minds™ (PYM) seeks to help parents “porn-proof” their kids before they come across highly addictive and easily accessible internet pornography.