Talking to our kids so they are prepared to reject pornography is worth overcoming the awkwardness and anxiety that go along with it. By having these conversations, you are building a solid relationship with them based on trust and respect. This will lay a foundation for them so they know they can come to you…
It’s time that we took a good look at ourselves and reclaimed the use of our phones for good purposes. The always available distraction keeps us from more meaningful relationships. Instead, “we are becoming something like peacocks, preening and arranging our personas for the admiration of an online audience.” While many people think they can…
The rate of children sexually abusing other children has sharply increased over the past few years and can be attributed to our society’s consumption of pornography. We desperately need to deal with pornography in our families, communities, schools and churches. “I have said this before, and I will say it again: If we as a…
Mrs. Marilyn Evans was curious if parents do talk to their doctor about the risks of porn, so she called her brother-in-law. He’s been practicing pediatrics for over 20 years. “He explained that part of his wellness care includes helping parents come up with strategies to limit screen time, keep kids active, and shut down…
As parents, we know we should be filtering our kids’ devices, but may not know where to start. Filter solutions in the past were either too constrictive or required a degree in advanced mathematics to implement. Times have changed! Filtering software has become much more user friendly and flexible and while they may have their…
Another alarm has sounded that our smartphones are not simply innovative devices meant to improve our lives, but instead are little tools that have been intentionally designed to keep us focused on our screens. Globe and Mail journalist Eric Andrew-Gee says, “The evidence is there, cold and hard, in a growing body of research by…
Alana Schipper, a member of NRC Lethbridge, shared a blog post with us which highlights how important it is to establish family values and open communication with your children. Our children are being exposed to the filth of this world at an early age and the best course of action is to equip and empower…
This article from Fight the New Drug is an attempt to raise awareness of the harmful effects of pornography using scientific evidence to spread the message. “We are the first generation in the history of the world to face the issue of pornography to this intensity and scale. We’re also the first generation with a…
Does your child or teenager really need a cell phone? Are there dangers of providing a smart phone device? Jonathon Van Maren shares the following: “ I sometimes wish my current phone didn’t have Internet either, because I’m as guilty as the rest of this generation of wasting time on my phone when I could…
You are not going to be one of those lax parents and you’ve been trying hard to diligently protect your children. “I have an internet filter, we have computers in open areas, my son had to sign a contract to be able to get an iPhone, and we had the talk about what they need…