by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2015
Addiction is real. So is recovery. It’s time for a conversation about the reality of addiction and the power of recovery. “12 Steps to Change” is a 12-part video series that follows real people fighting to overcome addictions of all kinds. Experience their stories of...
by Larry Richman | May 12, 2015
Adolescents who have open communication with their parents–whose parents are talking to them about the hard topics–tend to have stronger self-esteem and be higher critical thinkers and be more aware of the dangers of things like pornography. The following...
by Larry Richman | Apr 16, 2015
It’s not a matter of if kids will see pornography, but when. On the Internet, at any time in every home, any child can see explicit content in just a few clicks. Since it’s virtually impossible to “porn-proof ” your family, how can...
by Larry Richman | Mar 5, 2015
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography has announced the dates for its annual Conference on Protecting Children and Families from Pornography. Find insight, community, hope, and resources at these events: Salt Lake City: Saturday, April 18, 2015 (with Spanish sessions...
by Larry Richman | Feb 21, 2015
From the article “By end of high school, nearly all kids have seen pornography, experts say:” Experts say it’s an issue that may frighten parents, but it’s not going away. Children are viewing and getting addicted to pornography on smartphones...
by Larry Richman | Feb 10, 2015
“A person doesn’t ‘quit’ porn simply by stopping it, or avoiding it. Yes, those two things seem like common-sense solutions when trying to kick the habit, but they rarely actually work.” That’s some of the advice from the article...
by Larry Richman | Jan 13, 2015
Joseph Harrison wrote an excellent article “6 Tips to Empower Your Children Against Pornography.” It’s no secret that pornography has become a major issue in our society, especially among youth. According to one study, over 90 percent of boys and over 60...
by Larry Richman | Nov 17, 2014
The Church has published a series of family home evening lessons to help parents discuss pornography with their children and to equip children with skills to respond appropriately to pornographic content they likely will be exposed to. The following lessons can be...
by Larry Richman | Oct 30, 2014
Pornography is addicting. It affects behavior. It harms relationships. And it even rewires the brain. That’s the message from the group Fight the New Drug (FightTheNewDrug.org). “Pornography used to be a matter of opinion. Some felt it was natural, normal, and...
by Larry Richman | Sep 22, 2014
Nearly all of today’s teenagers will come in contact with pornography by the time they turn 18. Unfortunately, the question seems to be no longer if our children will be exposed to pornography but when—and how they will cope. Indeed, we can expect many of our youth to...
by Larry Richman | Sep 17, 2014
Spouses and other family members carry heavy burdens when a loved one is involved with pornography. To help leaders better meet the needs of spouses and family, the following resources are now available: Counseling Resources at CounselingResources.lds.org have been...
by Larry Richman | Aug 28, 2014
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new video Overcoming Pornography Addiction: The Healing Power of Jesus Christ. In it, Sister Linda S. Reeves talks about the dangers of pornography, in spite of the fact that the world generally disregards...
by Larry Richman | Aug 8, 2014
The Church has created a new online guide to help spouses and families affected by a loved one’s addictive behaviors. The guide provides help, hope, and healing. The Spouse and Family Support Guide helps spouses and family members personally heal from challenges...
by Larry Richman | Jul 31, 2014
Collecting or viewing pornography is akin to keeping a rattlesnake in your backpack. We live in a day when the scourge of pornography is sweeping across the world. It is hard to escape it. “To indulge in pornography leads to difficulties, divorce,...
by Larry Richman | Jul 16, 2014
LDS Living has published an excellent article “12 Ways Pornography Leaks Into Your Home (and How to Stop Them).” The article describes ways pornography may be leaking into your home without you even knowing it. The article also includes recommendations on...
