Ep.292: How Porn Hijacks Kids' Brains (and What Parents Can Do)

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Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

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Ep.292: How Porn Hijacks Kids' Brains (and What Parents Can Do)

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

26 minutes 47 seconds

1 month ago

Ep.292: How Porn Hijacks Kids' Brains (and What Parents Can Do)

Is pornography hijacking your child’s brain? In this essential episode of Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker, Dr. Meg sits down with Parker Hymas, Director of Public Outreach at Fight The New Drug, to expose the growing threat pornography poses to kids and teens in today’s digital-first world. 📊 First exposure happens as early as age 9. 🧠 Discover how pornography rewires young brains and distorts healthy relationships. 💬 Learn how to start honest, shame-free conversations with your children before the internet does. From the neuroscience behind porn addiction to tools for empowering your family, Parker Hymas shares evidence-based insights and real-life solutions every parent needs. In this episode, we cover:The alarming rise in early exposure to pornographyWhat porn does to the developing brain—based on scienceThe mental and relational fallout of chronic porn useDebunking the myth of “harmless” pornographyHow to talk to your kids about porn without shame or fearActionable resources from Fight The New Drug to protect your family Our Guest: Parker Hymas is the Director of Public Outreach at Fight the New Drug, a non-religious, non-legislative nonprofit raising awareness about the harmful effects of pornography. Through science, personal stories, and engaging presentations, Parker equips parents, educators, and communities with tools to understand how porn impacts the brain, relationships, and society. 📬 Never Miss an Event – Subscribe to our mailing list for live event invites, new episode alerts, and weekly parenting wisdom. 👉 Join Our Mailing List Sponsors:Hungryroot – 40% off + free gift with code DRMEGFam Gabs – 10% off conversation cards with code DRMEGPODK12-powered Schools – Tuition-free, accredited online learning for K–12Thrive Causemetics – Clean beauty with purpose. 10% off your first order Listen to Aidee, “Nothing Rhymes With Orange”: https://platoon.lnk.to/nothing-rhymes-with-orange See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.