
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
Arlene PellicaneSafe, Smart, and Confident Girls in a Porn-Saturated World with Kristen Jenson
May 4, 2026 ● 31 minShare this episode
Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and author of the bestselling Good Pictures, Bad Pictures series, joins Arlene to talk about her newest book written specifically for girls. She unpacks why girls are more vulnerable to pornography than most parents realize and how early, calm conversations are the most powerful protection a parent can give. This episode will give you the tools needed to understand and approach this topic with your kids without fear or shame.
4:37 Pornography isn't just video — romance novels count too
7:43 Navigating wanting to protect your child's innocence
10:48 Keeping your daughter stay safe, smart, and confident
16:45 How to explain objectification to an 8-year-old
20:42 The thinking brain vs. the feeling brain explained
26:04 What to do if your daughter has already been exposed to pornography
Learn more about Kristen A. Jenson of Defend Young Minds and the book, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Guide for Girls: www.defendyoungminds.com/books
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