Ep 177: No Time for Judgment: Talking to Teens About Pornography

Welcome to Episode 177 of Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster! This week’s guest is Dr. Monika Roots, an entrepreneur and psychiatrist dedicated to helping children and young adults navigating today’s mental health crisis.

Monika Roots, MD, FAPA, is the Co-Founder and President of Bend Health. Along with her husband Kurt Roots, she launched Bend Health to address the mental health crisis facing today’s kids and teens. As a mother and child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Roots wanted to create a scalable solution that focuses on a whole family approach.

Dr. Roots serves as an assistant adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She previously served as the Chief Medical Officer at Sanvello Health and the Vice President of Health Services at Teladoc Health. She also co-founded CogCubed, a mental health care analytics company focused on developing diagnostic tools for kids, teens, and young adults.

Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Monika Roots about talking to your teen about pornography.

What To Expect This Week:
-The importance of ongoing communication and guidance when it comes to helping children navigate the digital world safely.
-Why it’s critical to acknowledge vulnerability, offer genuine apologies, and make efforts to mend connections. By establishing trust, children are more likely to approach their parents with concerns or questions about online experiences.
-As a parent, be vigilant for signs of mental health changes that could indicate exposure to harmful online content or technology addiction.

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Other Helpful Links:
-Motivation Guide: bit.ly/MotivationGuideIP
-Parenting is Leadership Guide: bit.ly/BringLeadershipHome
-Stopping Meltdowns Guide: bit.ly/StopMeltdowns
-12 Tips To Help Complex Kids: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport...
-10 Tips for Calm & Confident Parenting of Complex Kids: https://impactparents.pages.ontraport...

Connect with Dr. Monika:
Website: BendHealth.com

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