Project Light Rowan

06/18/2026

☀️ It’s sweet summertime with Project LIGHT!

Here are a few simple, phone-free ideas for your family this week:

💃🕺Parents or grandparents vs kids dance party. Have a dance party. Video and have someone judge whose dance is the best. Winner gets to choose a move, treat, etc.

🚗🚿Set up a toy car wash in your driveway. Dish soap and water give kids a fun outside activity, especially on hot sunny days.

🎬 Summer Movie Fun: Head over to the for a budget-friendly movie! For just $2 a person!

06/17/2026

Red Flags to watch for...

Parents, watch for secrecy! One of the biggest warning signs online is secrecy.

Watch for these signs:

Sudden screen hiding
Staying up late to message someone
Becoming defensive about online friendships

Remind kids of Teen Talk Tuesday! Not everyone playing the game is a kid or a friend!

06/17/2026

Parents, watch for secrecy! One of the biggest warning signs online is secrecy.

Watch for these signs:

Sudden screen hiding
Staying up late to message someone
Becoming defensive about online friendships

Remind kids of Teen Talk Tuesday! Not everyone playing the game is a kid or a friend!

06/16/2026

💬 It’s Teen Talk Tuesday with Project LIGHT!

What's one quality you think is most important in a friendship: trust, honesty, loyalty, kindness, or respect?

Not everyone who calls themselves a friend acts like one. A real friend isn't perfect, but they make you feel valued, respected, and safe.

There are several signs you can look for to tell if someone is a real friend: they respect your boundaries, they support you whether you are online or offline, and you can be yourself around them.

Here are some red flags you should watch for in relationships:
- They pressure you to keep secrets from trusted adults.
- They make you feel guilty for spending time with others.
- They constantly put you down, embarrass you, or manipulate you.
- They only reach out when they want something.

Remember that the best friendships help you become a better version of yourself—not someone you're pretending to be.

Teen challenge this week: Think about one friend who consistently encourages, respects, and supports you. Send them a text or tell them thank you this week.

06/15/2026

Vulnerability, not visibility, is often what traffickers look for.

Risk factors can include:

- Unstable housing
- Foster care involvement
- Previous abuse or neglect
- Social isolation
- Financial hardship

Fight the predators today! Join Project LIGHT as we fight to interrupt the cycle of human trafficking. 👉 https://www.projectlightrowan.org

06/11/2026

☀️ It’s sweet summertime with Project LIGHT!

Here are a few simple, phone-free ideas for your family this week:
🍪 Kids vs. Parents Cookie Baking Contest: Who can bake the best-tasting and best-decorated cookie in the house?

Winner, or should we say loser? Find out this week! Winner has a Saturday morning breakfast in bed or a favorite night out to eat.

🎬 Summer Movie Fun: Head over to the for a budget-friendly movie! For just $2 a person!

If you take the challenge, send us a picture! We'd love to see your winning cookies!

06/10/2026

Most online grooming doesn’t start on dating apps. What we've found at Project LIGHT is that it starts in games.

Parent Tips:

Turn off private chat when possible.
Teach kids never to move conversations to another app.
Keep gaming systems in shared spaces.

Remind kids of Teen Talk Tuesday! Kids do NOT have to respond to pressure!

06/09/2026

💬 It’s Teen Talk Tuesday with Project LIGHT!

What's harder: saying "no" or worrying about what people will think after you say it?

Unfortunately, many teens know what the right choice is, but they worry about what others will think. Peer pressure is not easy to navigate as a teen, so how can teens handle this pressure?

1. Plan responses ahead of time.

Teens should think of the way they would respond to peers if they feel pressured. It's okay to have a short response. Long explanations are not owed to anyone—whether it's to a peer or to a stranger online. Simple answers like "I'm good," "That's not my thing," "Maybe later," or "I'm not interested" work perfectly.

2. Find your people.

Teens should seek out those who are truly their "people." Real friends respect boundaries. If someone only likes you when you do what they want, that's not a healthy friendship.

3. Trust yourself.

Confidence means making choices based on your values, not someone else's expectations.

Teen challenge this week: Think of one situation where you've felt pressured to do something you didn't want to do. What is one response you could use next time?

06/08/2026

Many victims are recruited through manipulation, deception, coercion, or someone they KNOW AND TRUST. Trafficking often begins with relationship-building, not abduction.

Fight the predators today! Join Project LIGHT as we fight to interrupt the cycle of human trafficking. 👉 https://www.projectlightrowan.org

06/07/2026

"Kindness starts with you." 💙

Interrupting human trafficking isn’t just the work of an organization—it takes an entire community. Your support helps us educate, raise awareness, and stand against predators.

Partner with us today:
👉 www.projectlightrowan.org