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How do we keep our kids safe online? How do we have real conversations about real issues our kids are struggling with? Join Mandy Majors (award-winning author of "TALK" and "Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World") and Kim Elerick (former radio morning host and nextTalk Director) every Monday for practical parenting stories! nextTalk is a nonprofit organization keeping kids safe by creating a culture of honest conversation in families, churches and schools. More than Cyberparenting: Conversations to Connect.
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What’s one thing I can do to protect my kid from sexual abuse?
There are many things we can do to protect our kids from sexual abuse like talk about private parts, boundaries, consent, etc. Yes, we need to do all of it! But, please don’t miss this very practical conversation that we believe also helps prevent sexual abuse. We’ll tackle that topic and share two helpful resources – one for little kids and one for teens.
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Sexual Abuse: A Counselor's Personal and Professional Journey
Jamie Mershon has the unique standpoint of being the spouse of a husband who suffered childhood sexual abuse, as well as being a trauma informed counselor. She shares how she walked through this as a wife, and then gives practical tips and eye-opening perspectives as an LPC.
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Childhood Sexual Abuse: The story of an adult male survivor
A husband and dad of three little girls shares his sexual abuse story. He was 11 years old when it first happened but didn't recognize it as abuse until many years later. Learn about the unique path he finally found on his road to healing and the number one thing he believes all survivors need to hear from whomever they share their story with.
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Sexual Abuse: Boys are victims too
Every parent needs to listen to this show. Mandy talks with a mom who bravely shares the story of how she learned that her son had been sexually abused. What were the warning signs? How can we best support our kids through a trauma like this?
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Let your kid struggle.
You've noticed your kid is struggling. You think it's gaming. Maybe their friend group. Is it social media? What should I do?
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Am I two-faced?
Has your kid ever come home and said, “My friend is acting differently when we’re around friends. His parents have no idea what he’s doing or saying!” How do you handle that? If we’re being honest, we all struggle with being a little two-faced because we’re all flawed and imperfect. There are some GOLD conversations that can happen in this moment to strengthen the relationship with your kid and to grow their faith! Don’t miss them!!
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Customer Reviews
Do it again!
Hello! I’ve enjoyed your podcast since I was introduced to it a few years ago, even going back and listening to all your previous recordings. I wanted to share that I really loved your live podcast show - please do it again! Maybe quarterly?? Thanks for what you do!!
Timely and Comforting
This podcast has helped walk me through so many parenting struggles! Being able to face these tough conversations with our kids head on is so important. Thank you for all the tips and ideas for starting convos with kids. I feel like I am Mandy and Kim’s bff sitting in the living room doing life together. All our successes and failures. We learn from each other. Thank you. Forever grateful.
Grateful
So grateful for how NextTalk has helped me navigate tough conversations and how to best create a safe, open space for our family to talk about anything! Nothing is off the table. Podcasts give me practical actions and phrases to use with my kids at any stage of parenting.