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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

Trusted tools for raising empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. defendyoungminds.com Joined October 2013
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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

15 hours ago

🛑 There should be no option for kids consenting or ‘saying yes’ to sexual behavior or sexual touch. 🛑 ✅ Teach your children about safe boundaries. ❌ Leave the term ‘consent’ for adults. Get clear on consent: bit.ly/3QYhign

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2 days ago

✨Join us and come learn from all these amazing speakers as part of The Safe Parenting Summit, May 6-10th. This FREE 5-day online event hosted by our friend, Christy Keating of The Heartful Parent Collective, is for parents with kids 2-16+! ➡️bit.ly/3Uy8gtJ

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2 days ago

🛑 Even a child who has been taught "what to do" may be too intimidated to follow a given plan. Your child needs your love & help to heal. #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth 5 ways to avoid causing more trauma when a child discloses sexual abuse➡️ bit.ly/3WdnFNH

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

5 days ago

🚨 ROBLOX Dangers 🚨 More info, as well as ways parents can make Roblox safer for kids via bit.ly/3iyRyH4 With the popularity of this platform, this information is valuable for parents all over the world. Please share! 🔁

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

7 days ago

From 2020-2023, the @NCMEC received 476 reported cases of missing kids where online enticement was involved: bit.ly/4d7rZHN 🚨 The majority of these cases trace back to conversations with adults on social media platforms, messaging apps and gaming sites.

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

a week ago

Are strangers the main danger? Statistics tell us NO. Talking about strangers is one of the 4 body safety rules we recommend teaching kids ages 5-10. bit.ly/3IRuq11 Check out our "Body Safety Toolkit: How to Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse" via defendyoungminds.com/product/body-s…

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

a week ago

💡 Isn't it safer for kids to have their questions answered about pornography with a parent by their side than for them to be curious when they’re ALONE on the Internet or with a friend? Don't know how or where to start? --> defendyoungminds.com/product/quick-…

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

🚨Many adolescents (and their parents) don’t realize that minors sharing nudes violates several laws. That’s why we turned to Officer Gomez, school resource officer in Idaho, to share the risks associated with this prevalent trend: bit.ly/3UhLmqa

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

The “A” in the CAN DO Plan™ from our book "Good Pictures Bad Pictures" stands for “Always tell a trusted adult.” Part of telling an adult may include using code words. When an agreed upon word or phrase is used, it means they need help or to be picked up right away.

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

💥 This week our friends @NCOSE released their annual #DirtyDozen list for 2024. Each year, they call out 12 mainstream corporations that are facilitating and often profiting from sexual abuse and exploitation. More via endsexualexploitation.org/dirty-dozen-li… #ncose #endexploitation

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

✨ Thank you to the @EpochTimes for spotlighting the work of our Founder & CEO, Kristen Jenson, as well as her book series, "Good Pictures Bad Pictures." bit.ly/3vQTq82

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

Sibling sexual trauma- not something parents want to think about or expect. But reports of it are increasing. @5wavesOrg debunks 7 myths and shares 7 tips to keep kids safer from sibling sexual harm: bit.ly/3KRWbKN #NationalSiblingsDay #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

2 weeks ago

🚨 1 in 10 children are sexually abused before they turn 18. It’s critical for kids to be empowered with personal safety strategies and know how to speak up when they experience an inappropriate encounter. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth Read more: bit.ly/4cToKDY

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

3 weeks ago

By talking about body safety, kids will be more prepared to stay safe & get help when needed. Remember, creating a body safety plan can't prevent all types of child sexual abuse and it's NEVER the fault of a child. #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth bit.ly/3K3O0J4

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

3 weeks ago

🗨️We don’t keep secrets in our family so that everyone is safe. If anyone tells you to keep a secret, you will not be in trouble for telling me. 🗨️Instead of secrets, we keep surprises in our family. Do you know what’s great about a surprise? Everyone finds out what’s going on!

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

3 weeks ago

❓ Do you test out apps, social media & video games prior to letting kis access them? Get familiar with the media, as well as the dangers and issues associated with each one.

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

4 weeks ago

With the unique social & behavioral complexities that come with autism, there are some specific tips to help keep your child safe from porn. In light of #WorldAutismDay, we are sharing our '5 Step Game Plan for Protecting Kids with Autism from Porn' ➡️bit.ly/35nA118

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

4 weeks ago

It's #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth. Throughout the month, we will be sharing proactive steps parents can make to minimize the risk of sexual abuse to our kids and provide a safer space for them to grow and thrive.

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Defend Young Minds @DefendYM

4 weeks ago

🔟 seconds for 🔟 years! A little sneak peek inside “Good Pictures Bad Pictures” in honor of its 🔟th anniversary! ➕ Don’t miss out on a chance to WIN a copy + a fujifilm instax mini 12 camera on our IG page! 🎉 Giveaway ends tonight @ midnight PT. #GPBPat10

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