Ripples of Resilience
Ripples of Resilience
Jana Marie Foundation
What If Growing Up Online Changes Consent
21 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Why Sexting Matters
Teen Brain Development And Impulse
Why Teens Sext And What It Is
Privacy Myths And Real Consequences
Coaching Boundaries And Refusing Pressure
How To Talk Without Judgment
Sextortion And What To Do
Prevention Tips Resources And Wrap
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A single tap can turn a private moment into a permanent record, and most teens are not thinking about that when they hit send. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy from A Mindful Village to talk honestly about teen sexting, why it shows up earlier than many adults expect, and how adolescent brain development makes impulsivity and reward seeking feel stronger than long term thinking. We get specific about what sexting is, why young people might engage for curiosity, intimacy, belonging, or hum...