What Parents Need to Know About "Online Grooming"

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, we're addressing a topic that every parent needs to be aware of: "Online Grooming." With the rise of digital communication, it's crucial to understand the tactics that predators use to exploit and abuse children online. From establishing deceptive relationships to desensitizing children to inappropriate content, the grooming process is a chilling reality that we cannot ignore. As we dive into this episode, we'll discuss the stages of grooming, the importance of early education on online safety, and how to maintain a safe online environment for your children. This episode is a difficult, but crucial topic that will equip parents with the knowledge they need to protect your children. Resources: https://parents.thorn.orgNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC):https://www.missingkids.org Check out the Questions for Kids picture book series, perfect for young readers ages 5-10! Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sandra-Chambers/author/B00OHLARMO?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1740085397&sr...