What are screens not teaching our children? Socialization. Conversation. Imagination. Creativity. Critical thinking. Love of nature. Relationships. Rest. Stillness. Calm. Patience. ~ Christy Bass Adams What Are We Teaching Them?… hopefulmom.net/what-screens-a… via Barb Winters

I was recently named one of 20 Inspiring Women Dedicated to Making Life Safer for Kids. But I'm not the only one in this space. Most of you are too! You’re Making a Difference! hopefulmom.net/youre-making-a…

When talking with your children about pornography, Greta Eskridge says to approach the conversation with kindness. Read here for more. 5 Steps to Talk to Your Kids About Porn #fightthenewdrug #onlinesafety #parenting hopefulmom.net/5-steps-to-tal… via Barb Winters

Tech in bedrooms isn't safe. Netflix Adolescence shows why. Here’s what the show got right—and what we need to do as parents. What Netflix Adolescence Reveals About Teen Mental Health & Tech #DigitalParenting #ScreenTime hopefulmom.net/netflix-adoles… via Barb Winters

"My once confident daughter struggled with anxiety and panic attacks because of social media." Jessica Brodie tells us why her daughter quit and offers parents tips. Quitting Social Media Transformed My Daughter’s Mental Health… hopefulmom.net/quitting-socia… via Barb Winters

"It's never too late to take action to protect your child." Kimberly Ells - Yes, Your Child is Being Targeted by Online Predators #mentalhealth #humantrafficking #parenting hopefulmom.net/yes-your-child… via Barb Winters

"It's never too late to take action to protect your child." Kimberly Ells - Yes, Your Child is Being Targeted by Online Predators #mentalhealth #humantrafficking #parenting hopefulmom.net/yes-your-child… via Barb Winters

Delight swept through me as the wind played percussion with the leaves. The harmonious tune nourished my spirit. #devotion #HolySpirit candycecarden.com/?p=81996 via Candyce Carden

Pinpointing the outside stimuli or emotions that trigger us—and our children—is key to overcoming addiction or compulsive behaviors. BLAST Triggers: What’s Driving Your Teen’s Behavior? #triggers #hopefulmom #parenting hopefulmom.net/blast-triggers… via Barb Winters

Pinpointing the outside stimuli or emotions that trigger us—and our children—is key to overcoming addiction or compulsive behaviors. BLAST Triggers: What’s Driving Your Teen’s Behavior? #triggers #hopefulmom #parenting hopefulmom.net/blast-triggers… via Barb Winters

Do you see your body as a friend, or as a foe? Your body needs to be listened to and treated kindly, but it also needs to be led. Here’s some of what that looks like. bit.ly/3WFCIS1 via Dr Carol Tanksley

Repressed memories of a parent's abuse often results in ongoing anger issues as an adult. Barb's daughter, Melinda Winters, shares how parents can prevent a future anger problem. Through My Daughter’s Eyes: Understanding the Anger of… hopefulmom.net/understanding-… via Barb Winters

Social media fuels perfectionism. Learn how to help teens strive for excellence rather than reach for perfection. How to Help Teens Beat Perfectionism Fueled by Social Media #hopefulmom #socialmedia #perfectionism hopefulmom.net/how-to-help-te… via Barb Winters

A smile in the hallway, an invitation to sit with them at lunch, a "Hey, wanna come?" - these words can be a lifeline for someone quietly hurting. Kindness isn’t just good manners; it’s a way of seeing the world with caring eyes. classychaos #school #parents

Teens send signals! So do parents. Our gestures teach. Their signals speak. Stay tuned in. Beyond Words: Body Language in Teens and Parents #bodylanguage #hopefulmom #difficultconversations hopefulmom.net/body-language-… via Barb Winters

"Data showed that anywhere from 1/3 to almost 1/2 of those committing sexual assaults are minors themselves." Heidi Olson, Pediatric Nurse, Talks About Pornography and Child Sexual Assault #sexualassault #parenting hopefulmom.net/heidi-olson-pe… via Barb Winters

A mom fights to protect her child from a predator. As parents, we are called to protect and advocate for our children. The Advocate Every Child Needs #hopefulmom #parenting hopefulmom.net/the-advocate-e… via Barb Winters

A child's lying and deceiving may lead to a parent suffering from betrayal trauma. This can affect all areas of life, including their close relationships, intellect, and physical well-being. The Impact of Betrayal Trauma on Parents… hopefulmom.net/the-impact-of-… via Barb Winters

Passwords = locks. VPN = soap. Safe sites = clean stalls. Teach your kids 5 simple cyber hygiene rules. Eww: 5 Tips for Cyber Hygiene #digitalsafety #onlinesafety hopefulmom.net/eww-5-tips-for… via Barb Winters

Passwords = locks. VPN = soap. Safe sites = clean stalls. Teach your kids 5 simple cyber hygiene rules. Eww: 5 Tips for Cyber Hygiene #digitalsafety #onlinesafety hopefulmom.net/eww-5-tips-for… via Barb Winters