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Resources Mentioned at HSH.

Worksheets

Start Talking about Difficult Emotions
PDF of Boys and Girls Faces - Emotion Chart

Books

One major source of data is a study undertaken by Barna and commissioned by Josh McDowell Ministry called The Porn Phenomenon.

 

Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing – book by Jay Stringer. Based on original research from over 3,800 men and women, Unwanted is a groundbreaking resource that explores the “why” behind self-destructive sexual choices in order to help readers work towards freedom. Addressing difficult issues with compassionate insight.

 

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds by Kristen A Jenson (Author), Debbie Fox (Illustrator). Even young children have access to the internet and they deserve to be armed early against its dangers. Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. makes it easy for parents to protect young children ages 3-6 with the Turn, Run & Tell plan! 

 

Good Pictures Bad Pictures by Kristen A Jenson (Author), Debbie Fox (Illustrator). Want a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about pornography? This newly revised edition of the original bestseller makes that daunting discussion easy! Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a read-aloud story about a mom and dad who explain what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it. Featuring easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this internationally-acclaimed book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains.

 

There's WHAT on my Phone?: How God's Good Gift Beats Porn by Lisa Taylor - There’s WHAT on my Phone? was designed to give parents and educators a tool to counteract the messages of today’s sexualized teen culture. Using:• A fictional story, geared toward kids aged 10-14• A non-fiction “What do I do if...” section for child/teen readers• Information for parents on porn and sexting in youth culture today• Further resources for parents and children/youth. There’s WHAT on my Phone? helps parents and teachers open up the discussion on unhealthy sexual behaviours in a frank, but non-threatening way.

 

The Story Of Me by Stan Jones and Brenna Jones. Designed for ages 3-5, and using age-appropriate language and illustrations, this book explains to young children the marvelous body God gave them.

 

Before I Was Born by Carolyn Nystrom. Explains in age-appropriate language the basic nature of sexual intercourse between a husband and wife and discusses conception, fetal development, childbirth, and breastfeeding. For children ages 5 to 8.

 

What’s the Big Deal? by Stan Jones and Brenna Jones. Written for children ages 8-11, this book kids find answers to their questions about sex. It explains the basic facts about sex, why God made adults so they want to have sex, what God says about sex in the Bible, and how to respond when faced with sexual pressure from peers, TV, movies, and magazines.

 

Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You by Stan Jones and Brenna Jones. Designed for children ages 11-14, Facing the Facts equips kids to understand and deal with the changes of puberty. It also examines why God intends sex for marriage, discusses love and dating, and answers tough questions about sexuality.

 

The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality by Luke Gilkerson When it comes to the matter of teaching kids about sex, Christian parents are often confused about what to say and when to say it. The Talk is a series of 7 studies, all anchored in the Scriptures, that helps parents to talk meaningfully with children about sexuality. The Talk was written for parents to read with children ages 6 to 10 years old. The study supplies elementary-age children with foundational truths about sexuality at a level they can understand.

 

Changes: 7 Biblical Lessons to Make Sense of Puberty by Luke Gilkerson Acne. Pubic hair. Breasts. Squeaky voices. Menstruation. Nocturnal emissions. Make no mistake, puberty can feel like an awkward time in a child’s life. But with the right perspective, children can be taught to anticipate puberty as a blessing. Changes is a series of 7 studies, anchored in the Scriptures, that helps parents talk meaningfully with children about the mental, emotional, and physical changes puberty brings. Changes was written for parents to read with children ages 8 to 12 years old. The study supplies children with a Bible-based understanding of puberty in a language they can understand.

 

Relationships: 11 Lessons to Give Kids a Greater Understanding of Biblical Sexuality Relationships was written for parents to read with their kids ages 11-14 years old. This study will help prepare your teen for sexual temptations that they are sure to encounter and give them a greater understanding of biblical sexuality.As Christian parents, it is of utmost importance that we're guiding our teems through the sometimes overwhelming sexual desires and temptations they experience. Relationships is a series of 11 Bible studies that provide a foundational understanding of how to navigate sexual temptations and desires in a godly manner.

 
Covenant Eyes e-books

Covenant Eyes e-books (click above)

Equipped -  will show parents how to have honest conversations about self-image, sexuality, sin, and shame, provide proven methods for training our children how to be media literate, and more. Confident - Helps parents navigate online exposure. Connected - is a proactive resource that explores how a strong family connection can protect children and teens from the dangers of hidden pornography use.

 

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Websites

 

Axis.org - Connecting Parents, Teens, & Jesus in a Disconnected World
Their Parent’s Guide to internet Filtering and Monitoring

 

Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.

 

Covenant Eyes is a filtering and accountability software.  Covenant Eyes is designed to help you and those you love live free from pornography. The provide a number of free, research based, e-documents as resources to understand how to beat a porn addiction.

 
 

Defend Young Minds Our mission is to empower parents, professionals and community leaders to protect young kids from pornography, and promote healing from any sexual exploitation.

 

Internets Safety 101 is a digitally-based internet safety resource designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children from Internet dangers including pornography, predators, cyberbullies and threats related to online gaming, social networking and mobile devices.

 

Plugged In Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate, and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, articles and discussions, we hope to spark intellectual thought, spiritual growth and a desire to follow the command of Colossians 2:8: “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”

 

Protect Young Eyes scroll to the bottom for TESTED and RECOMMEND Parental Controls. WE HELP CREATE SAFER DIGITAL SPACES. #FORTHEKIDS

 

Pluckeye is a filter for people who want to limit their Internet access. The most common reason for using Pluckeye is to limit or eliminate the amount of time spent 1. using porn, 2. using facebook, twitter, instagram, and other social media, 3. gaming online 4. gambling online, 5. shopping online, 6. checking email. If you do any of these more than you want to, Pluckeye may be able to help you change how you use the Internet.

 

Through Safe Home events we have tried to ensure that our community is made up of families who are prepared to step forward and walk alongside their kids.  We talk about the dangerous effects of pornography and remind parentes of the threats of online predators and bullies.  

The internet is a big place and has so much to offer our young people.  So rather than fearing it, how can we best equip ourselves to protect our children from any potential online risks?  Knowledge and awareness can make all the difference.  Video of the sessions will be available if you missed this event. 

KARN’s Internet Safety Workshop
is the perfect follow up for Home Safe Home. 
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