The Crossroads of Curiosity and Harmful Content 

Jan 29, 2026 | Learning Opportunities

Helping Teens Navigate Sexual Content Online

In today’s digital world, most teens will encounter sexual content online—often earlier and more unexpectedly than parents realize. While curiosity about bodies, relationships, and sexuality is a normal part of development, the internet does not always provide healthy or accurate information.

This webinar is designed to help parents understand how natural curiosity intersects with unfiltered online content, and how to guide teens through these experiences with empathy, communication, and practical boundaries. Participants will explore how and why teens are exposed, the potential impacts of harmful content, and realistic strategies for becoming a trusted source of guidance in their child’s life.

Rather than focusing on fear or shame, this session emphasizes prevention, connection, and digital literacy—helping families navigate the realities of online exposure while supporting healthy development.

 •February 10, 2026
 •1:00 – 2:30 PM (EST)
 •Live on Zoom
 •1.5 CEUs available for Social Workers

This webinar provides 1.5 hours of training, with 1.5 CEUs available for Social Workers who attend the live session.

Hosted by Mission West Virginia

Reserve your spot  now

Unable to attend but still want to watch later? This session will be recorded and posting it to the MissionWV YouTube channel. CEUs are unavailable for those not in attendance at the live session.