nextTalk with Mandy Majors

Send us Fan Mail If your kid is going to sleepovers, what conversations do you need to have? If you've decided not to allow them, have you explained the "why" behind your decision? If you are the host home, what can you do to help manage screens? Mandy and Kim dive into these questions and more as well as share some conversation starters to help you tackle this topic.  Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail This is a question we get asked a lot! Mandy and Kim share personal stories and scenarios that may get you thinking beyond the consequence.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail Whether your family is already into virtual reality, or you have no idea what that means, this show is for you! Mandy and Kim define terms like "metaverse" as well as give practical tools for parenting this rapidly changing technology. They share the pros and cons of VR and share what the future may hold. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.n...

Send us Fan Mail Kim welcomes her husband to the show to tackle this big topic! From divorce to ideas about money and everything in between, what cycles are you keeping or breaking in your family? Does your spouse agree? Tune in as Charles and Kim share stories about realization and change, as well as 3 steps to start this conversation in your home. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connec...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel like you just don't know who you are anymore? Parenting requires such sacrifice, but we cannot lose ourselves in the day to day demands of being a mom or dad. We discuss red flags and what we can do when we see them. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 16011...

Send us Fan Mail * *WARNING** This show contains adult topics not appropriate for some listeners. As you parent your kids, you will get all sorts of questions about sexuality. On this show we dive into most of them! Nothing is off limits. Our hope is that this will help you prepare for creating a culture of conversation regarding anything your kids ask. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Co...

Send us Fan Mail A dad recently asked, "I understand wanting my kid to tell me everything, but isn't that kind of like gossip?" This is a great question! Mandy and Kim share how they answer this in a way that helps navigate gossip, reporting, and even issues we (as parents) may struggle with. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Inst...

Send us Fan Mail This app is growing in popularity! We wanted to give you 3 advantages, 3 disadvantages, and some talking points for you and your kid. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail We're excited to address this parent question head on, as well as share the INCREDIBLE result that happened when conversation was created around this question. Make sure to keep listening until the end! Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explain the "what" and "why" behind using different pronouns. What does it mean? Why are kids asking to use different ones? Our hope is that this show helps you better understand the culture and have some great conversations with your kids. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us....

Send us Fan Mail Kim interviews Mandy about everything she's learned over the past 18 years. What's your best advice for young moms? What are some of your parenting mistakes? She's learning to let go, reflect and share every step with us. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111...

Send us Fan Mail We were asked by a parent: Our friends don't monitor screens like we do. Should I let my kids go to their house? We share how to handle these types of difficult conversations and why it's important. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail In overwhelming times like May, it's important to admit when were struggling. There are usually signs that warn us that we are not in a good place. Are we willing to recognize those before we go from breaking point to mental breakdown?  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 16...

Send us Fan Mail Mandy's 18-year-old daughter talks candidly about what it's like growing up in a nextTalk home. From social media to modesty, screen guidelines to expectations and the development of her faith -- we’re covering a lot of ground that we hope will be helpful. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin...

Send us Fan Mail As our kids are dreaming big about playing in the NFL or being a famous singer, how do we handle that? We don't want to squelch their dreams, but we also want to be real with them. We share what that looks like in our homes and why we believe that parents are called to be more than just cheerleaders for their kids. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us......

Send us Fan Mail A parent recently reached out about the iPod Touch. Their question launched a good conversation into how kids connect online at different ages (devices they're using) and where they're meeting up in apps.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail When you are successful in creating a nextTalk culture in your family, one of the toughest parts is...YOU KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYONE! So what do we do with all of this information? We share 3 steps to hone in on, but spend most of the show sharing real life examples of situations we've faced and for each one,  should we "Get involved - or not?" Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail Cheating has always been around, but with smartphones and online access, it's not only easier to cheat, but to some degree ... it's become normalized.  Considering all the big topics we're tackling with our kids, is this really a big deal? We discuss three reasons why we think it's more important than you may realize. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE C...

Send us Fan Mail The world often feels scary and our knee-jerk reaction can be to bubblewrap our kids and call it a day. On this show we explain why being overly protective doesn't work and what we can do instead to help our kids. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78...

Send us Fan Mail This question brought Mandy back to a conversation she had with her son years ago about sexualizing women. This story is important because it reminds us that our conversations about sex, culture, boundaries and the responsibility we have start young and grow with our kids. We share some helpful talking points and examples on how to have these conversations in your home. Support th...

Send us Fan Mail In this divisive world, it is truly a skill to be respectful and kind with those we disagree with. As we learn this lesson as adults, it's so important to teach this craft to our kids.  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.org P.O. BOX 160111 San Antonio, TX 78280

Send us Fan Mail Addiction is a big word and needs to be used with caution. But don't we all have some sort of screen struggle? We define 3 different relationships with screens and discuss practical ways to address this very important topic with your kids and spouse. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@nextTalk.o...

Send us Fan Mail At events, we get asked this question from parents, youth pastors, volunteers and teachers; What if a child is confiding in me about a struggle, and I'm their safe place. Do I tell the parent? We share some practical tools to consider when faced with this dilemma as well as specific verbiage from our trusted network of Licensed Professional Counselors. Support the show KEEPIN...

Send us Fan Mail Recently the mom of a middle schooler asked for help with navigating the friendship drama her child was experiencing. We share what Mandy suggested to her including ideas for talking with your kid about different types of friendships and how to handle conflict. Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk.org Facebook Instagram Contact Us... admin@next...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Mom wants to dive in and create a new culture of conversation with the kids where no topic is off-limits … but Dad does not?  Mandy’s husband joins as a guest, and they talk about when they were that couple. How did they move from opposite sides of the spectrum to working on the same team?  Support the show KEEPING KIDS SAFE ONLINE Connect with us... www.nextTalk...