October 2025: Insights from an Award-Winning Early Childhood Advocate on the Impact of Screens

Culture Reframed is the premier science-based, global organization working to stop the emotional, behavioral, and sexual harms of pornography to children and youth. Join our online community to receive updates on our work, announcements of upcoming events, and the latest news related to pornography and youth.

In today’s increasingly interconnected, hypersexualized culture, parenting, teaching, or advocating for kids can feel overwhelming. But you are not alone. This month’s newsletter offers expert insights and practical guidance to help you protect and empower the young people in your life.

We interviewed Kris Perry, the Executive Director of Children and Screens and an award-winning early childhood advocate, to share her insights on the impact of media on child development. You’ll also find a powerful discussion on cyber risks and online violence featuring Dr. Mandy Sanchez, along with our free Parents’ Guide to Navigating Online Sexualized Content — a new resource packed with information and tools to help you foster healthy, open conversations with your kids.

And don’t miss next month’s live webinar on November 19 with Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez. Together, they’ll unpack the realities of raising kids in a pornified world — and address your questions during a special audience Q&A.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and being part of this vital community. I hope to see you on November 19!

— Maggie Daman
Director of Operations, Culture Reframed

As technologies like generative AI rapidly evolve, Kris Perry, Executive Director of Children and Screens, champions a science-based, interdisciplinary approach to protecting kids online. In this new interview with Culture Reframed, she discusses her organization’s mission, the challenges digital media poses to healthy sexual development, and the importance of fostering open dialogue between parents and children.

Join Culture Reframed’s Founder & CEO, Dr. Gail Dines, and Director of Programming, Dr. Mandy Sanchez, on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET for an honest conversation about parenting in today’s hypersexualized world. You can expect:

• Insights into the latest threats, like AI and social media.
• Actionable strategies and research-based resources.
• The chance to engage directly with Dr. Dines and Dr. Sanchez — bring your questions!

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or advocate, this event will leave you empowered with tools to help kids resist the toxic messages of pornified culture — and develop healthy, respectful relationships.

Sign up below to join the free webinar and consider submitting a question for Gail and Mandy to answer during our live Q&A after the presentation. See your inbox for details after you’ve registered. A recording of the conversation will be shared with all registrants following the live event.

Culture Reframed’s Director of Programming, Dr. Mandy Sanchez, participated in the panel, “Cyber Risks and Violence: Understanding Child Safety Online,” at the 2025 Digital Media & Developing Minds International Scientific Congress hosted by Children and Screens. The panel explored how racism, misogyny, and bias show up in digital spaces and what those realities mean for the well-being of young people. Read highlights from the conversation and watch the full recording here.

In a world of hypersexualized media and easy access to explicit online content, this valuable email series equips parents and caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to guide their kids and teens through healthy digital habits and conversations about critical topics. Sign up to learn how to protect and empower your child online and help them develop healthy relationships in the future.

Parenting in the Porn Crisis: An Interview With Culture Reframed

Dr. Gail Dines and Dr. Mandy Sanchez spoke with BrightCanary about what parents need to know about porn culture and how to have open, age-appropriate conversations with kids. Read now.

Feminist Writer Dines: The Continued Commodification of Women’s Bodies Is a Cultural Crisis

Dr. Dines spoke to the Anadolu Ajansı, a Turkish news agency, about how media and games are rife with overly sexualized content — impacting not just a few children, but on a scale that will change the entire culture. Read now.

Here’s where you can find the Culture Reframed team in the coming months:

12th Annual One Loud Voice Conference

November 4–6 | Biloxi, MS
Dr. Sanchez will deliver three presentations at Mississippi’s largest multidisciplinary child abuse conference, which will unite professionals from across the field for collaboration and cutting-edge training.

Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (TED) Conference

November 11–14 | Kansas City, MO
This premier event gathers special education professionals and focuses on research, policy, and innovative practices. Dr. Sanchez will deliver a joint presentation with Courtney Wilt, Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, “Moving Forward Together: Empowering Neurodivergent Students through Critical Discourse on Culture and Sex Education.”

TikTok’s Search Algorithm Directs New 13-Year-Old Users to Porn, in Apparent Breach of New UK Law (Global Witness)

TikTok suggests sexually explicit search terms to 13-year-olds, directing them to pornographic content — even with “Restricted Mode” turned on. Read more.

Instagram Still Poses Risk to Children Despite New Safety Tools, Says Meta Whistleblower (Guardian)

Meta rejects review findings, which claim two-thirds of new features designed to protect young people are ‘woefully ineffective.’ Read more.

Kansas Sues Social Media App Snapchat for Harming Teenagers’ Mental Health and Well-Being (Kansas Reflector)

The Kansas Attorney General said the company designed the social media platform “with manipulative features that prey on the mental health of our children.” Read more.

Adolescents Exposed to Porn Show Higher Rates of Risky Behavior and Traditional Gender Views (PsyPost)

A recent study of 600 teenagers in Spain indicates that adolescents who consume pornography are more likely to hold traditional sexist views and engage in a variety of risky behaviors. Read more.

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