Banishing the Holiday Madness
Are you exhausted just thinking about all the stuff and fluff surrounding Christmas? You’re not alone!… Read More Banishing the Holiday Madness
Where is the Village? A Shout-out to Moms (Guest Post on “Difficult Conversations”)
As mothers in the digital age we are overwhelmed enough trying to gauge screen time, balance dozens of devices, regulate peer pressure (“but all my friends have a smartphone!) … not to mention COVID-19! How are we supposed to know how to be good parents in all this mess? Where is the manual? … Read More Where is the Village? A Shout-out to Moms (Guest Post on “Difficult Conversations”)
Rising above racism
I’m often fascinated by the human need to categorize ourselves. What’s your gender? sexual preference? religion? hair color? height? IQ? zodiac sign? spirit animal? love language? Hogwarts House? What color is your skin? ^^^This question, in particular, has become a wee bit heavier and more complicated lately. Am I right? I have a lot of… Read More Rising above racism
My Blue Plaid Christmas Angel
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another … If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.” -1 John 4:11-12 The morning air is chilly. And though I’m young, I hobble along, gritting my teeth through the pain in my hips and… Read More My Blue Plaid Christmas Angel
It’s My Turn to Be Brave
I’m a mom. I teach martial arts. I have a podcast about parenting and pornography. I fight sexual exploitation. Anyone who knows me knows I’m passionate about my work. But why? Last week, a reporter came into the dojo and asked me to tell my story. So I did. He said he was writing a… Read More It’s My Turn to Be Brave
The Truth About Motherhood
I often wonder when I will finally be The Mother that everyone celebrates on Mother’s Day. But at the end of this bittersweet day for so many, I’m still scratching my head about what that means. When I was young, it seemed so simple. I tried to spend the day showing my mother I loved… Read More The Truth About Motherhood
Teaching Modesty to Children
“How do you teach modesty to children?” The question glowed on my computer screen. “… in 50-100 words … I’m creating an expert roundup on Cleo Madison … would love to include your insights … ” An email. An opportunity. But a complicated subject to be sure. Isn’t it funny how “modesty” has become such… Read More Teaching Modesty to Children
Interview: “When and How to Talk to Kids About Pornography” on SmartSocial.com
I recently had the opportunity to interview with Josh Ochs, founder of SmartSocial.com. Josh is awesome! He is so natural on camera. I am still learning. Haha. If you’d like to hear the audio version, you can also tune in on the Smart Social Podcast on iTunes, here: http://bit.ly/Melody-porn-talk In case you’re interested, here are… Read More Interview: “When and How to Talk to Kids About Pornography” on SmartSocial.com
‘Strength to Fight’ Interview: Creating a Digital Well for Moms
I had so much fun chatting with Josh Gilman at Strength to Fight. Check out the full interview here: In case you’re interested, here are some links to resources we mentioned in the interview: Petra’s Power to See: A Media Literacy Adventure (from Educate and Empower Kids). Join Petra and her dad as they venture… Read More ‘Strength to Fight’ Interview: Creating a Digital Well for Moms
O.U.R.: A Mosquito in the Tent
“My dad always taught us when you see a problem, you own it.” It’s a bold statement. But we feel it in our bones. Megan’s words captivate us as her dark eyes pierce through the crowd. We are discussing a heavy topic. Human trafficking. But this is no ordinary group. The women at the front… Read More O.U.R.: A Mosquito in the Tent
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