We Need to Talk About Kids & Porn Exposure with Dr. Adriana Stacey (#236)

In this urgent and eye-opening episode of the ScreenStrong Families Podcast, host Melanie Hempe is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Adriana Stacey to tackle one of the most difficult, but essential, topics facing parents today: early porn exposure.

Drawing from real-world stories and powerful brain science, Melanie and Dr. Stacey explain why today’s digital landscape is especially dangerous for young, developing brains—and how porn exposure can become a deeply traumatic memory that sticks for life. But there’s good news: parents are not powerless.

Together, they offer seven practical, research-backed strategies to protect your child from porn exposure and help them build a healthy, shame-free foundation for digital habits. From ditching personal devices and limiting sleepovers to starting age-appropriate conversations early, this episode provides the tools you need to defend your child's innocence and mental health.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode will help you move from fear to action—and give you the confidence to say no to toxic tech and yes to ScreenStrong solutions.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Kids Brains & Screens Curriculum
• Canopy Filter (Recommended Parental Controls)
• ScreenStrong Ambassador Program
• Previous episode with Smith Alley on talking to kids about porn

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Production Team:

• Host: Melanie Hempe
• Producer & Audio Editor: Olivia Kernekin