Reality Check for All of Us

Before revealing all the strategies for helping your child, we need to start with understanding the culture children are being exposed to at much earlier ages than we were.  Obviously, you are a good parent. By watching these videos, you are here trying to help your child handle a very serious and potentially dangerous topic (95% of parents fail to take this first step).

The good news is you and your child will benefit from your taking the time to gather realistic strategies.  In the below video, you discover WHY we all need the right tools to truly help our children make safer and smarter choices.  The next video will begin to share proven strategies for making a positive impact.

When you finish the video, SHARE with us in the “Speak Your Mind ” section below. I promise to PERSONALLY respond.

~Mike Domitrz
Founder of The Date Safe Project, Inc.

PLAY EYE-OPENING VIDEO #1

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Each of the following videos refers to talking with “Teenagers.” Remember if you are a parent of a child younger than 13 years old, the videos give you a fantastic opportunity to prepare your child at an even younger age.

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I will PERSONALLY respond to each comment you leave on this page!! Lets have fun taking this journey.

Written by The Date Safe Project Inc on April 20, 2010

Talking to Daughter or Son about Dating & Sex (Video)

How do you share openly and honestly about sexual intimacy without giving your child too much information?  Understandably, parents fear giving too much information and thus creating a catalyst for your child to want to engage in sexual activity.

How do you find the right approach without making sex sound bad or too attractive?  Discover in the video below HOW to avoid the conversation going badly. In fact, you will learn an approach for making YOU THE EXPERT. You child will want to turn to you for questions (instead of their peers who can misguide them)!

When you finish the video below, SHARE with us in the “Speak Your Mind ” section below. I promise to PERSONALLY respond to each person.

~Mike Domitrz
Founder of The Date Safe Project, Inc.

ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR TALKING WITH YOUR CHILD

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Each of the following videos refers to talking with “Teenagers.” Remember if you are a parent of a child younger than 13 years old, the videos give you a fantastic opportunity to prepare your child at an even younger age.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH NEXT VIDEO

Please post any comments or questions below in the “Speak Your Mind” section.
I will PERSONALLY respond to each comment you leave on this page!! Lets have fun taking this journey.

Written by Mike Domitrz on April 12, 2010

Talking Dating, Sex & More with Your Child (Video)

Would you like to help your sons and daughters make safer choices when dating (whether now and/or in the future)?  As a parent, you know how overly sexualized your child’s world is today.  They face pressures from their peers at much younger ages than we did.  They are exposed to images and ideas on TV, in movies, and on the internet we simply did not see at the same frequency.

The good news is you will discover HOW to connect and talk with your child in the video below.  You already have great knowledge which can be a huge help to your child.  Now, realize how to get your son or daughter to WANT to listen and gain your knowledge.  In the below video, you will find a simple strategy for how your child thinks – without making them feel like you are prying for information.

When you finish the video, SHARE with us in the “Speak Your Mind ” section below. I promise to PERSONALLY respond.

~Mike Domitrz
Founder of The Date Safe Project, Inc.

ADVANCED STRATEGIES FOR TALKING WITH YOUR CHILD

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Each of the following videos refers to talking with “Teenagers.” Remember if you are a parent of a child younger than 13 years old, the videos give you a fantastic opportunity to prepare your child at an even younger age.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH NEXT VIDEO

Please post any comments or questions below in the “Speak Your Mind” section.
I will PERSONALLY respond to each comment you leave on this page!! Lets have fun taking this journey.

Written by Mike Domitrz on April 12, 2010

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Written by Mike Domitrz on December 11, 2008

Tweens are dating while some parents and educators are often sleeping.

Many parents and educators make the mistake of thinking education on dating starts when a child turns 13 years of age.  The reality is many males and females are engaging in sexual conversations and acts during their tween years (some even younger).  What’s a tween?  Typically people consider children 11 and 12 years old to be tweens.  They are in middle school, but not teenagers yet.   

The tweens say they are dating.  When I am speaking in middle schools, students constantly share with me how they are dating and what "dating" means to them.  What they call "dating" is what most parents refer to as "hooking up" — getting together to hang out and be intimate in some form (from kissing to more advanced sexual activity).  Even going to the movies is frequently motivated by going "in the dark to make out."  Students are not shy about discussing this viewpoint.

What is the problem?  The tweens view dating as "hook-ups"; intimate moments; and/or sexual conquests.  They consider sexual activity and dating to be the same thing.  Some tweens believe oral sex and sexual intercourse are a must have for a relationship.  Who can blame them?  They have been exposed to such images over and over again through media, entertainment, and advertising. 

Worst of all, many parents and educators do nothing to reverse that belief process.  The good news is I know our readers do care.  You are working hard to make a positive impact.  Here my challenge for you this week:

Teach at least 3 tweens what dating really is. It’s not a license for sex.  The definition of dating is:- an appointment to meet at a specified time; especially: a social engagement between two persons. The purpose of a date is to get to know someone better, what their interests are, and what you have in common. Ask tweens if they know what dating really means.

Be open minded and sincere in your question.  If the tween sees you "trying to make point," they are likely to shut down or tell you what you want to hear.  Instead, open the conversation with, "Can you help me out, please?  It has been so long since I dated, what does that mean nowadays?  What does it mean when your friends say they are dating or what does dating mean to you?"  You may be surprised by the answer.  If you are, make a "date" with your child, get to know them a little better and help them understand the purpose of a date.

Written by Mike Domitrz on February 18, 2008

National Treasure: the movie, your teenagers, and you being a parent.

Last night, I went to the movie National Treasure: Book of Secrets with my kids.  The film was based on finding a book of secrets each President passes to the next President.  The book is filled with answers to all our country’s greatest mysteries.  Isn’t this concept every parent’s dream?  Picture yourself receiving the Book of Parenting Secrets from your parents (which they received from their parents).  Whenever you have a challenge, you open the book and find the answer.

Would you love to rely on such a book for parenting decisions?  NO!!!!  The reality is many parents do live according to what their parents did in the past.  When it comes to raising teenagers, living in the PAST does not work.  Times change and require each of us parents to adapt to the current atmosphere and challenges our teenagers are facing on daily basis (dating, hooking up, oral sex, alcohol, drugs, etc…).  The only way to find the secrets to parenting, especially connecting with teenagers, is to create a relationship both you and your teen treasure!!

Written by The Date Safe Project Inc on December 27, 2007

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