Body Safety Blog
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Stop Being the Only Parent Doing This Work (Here's How)
The Moment This Mom Realized Her Child Was the Only One
Sarah was hosting what seemed like a perfect playdate. Six kids, ages 4-7, running around the backyard, squealing with laughter. She was chatting with the other moms when she heard her 5-year-old's voice cut through the chaos:
"Hey, you need to ask before you hug someone!"
She looked over to see her daughter standing between two kids—one who had just grabbed the other in what looked like an uncomfortable bear hug from behind.
The grabbed child looked relieved. The hugger looked confused. And all the other parents went silent.
That's when it hit her like a punch to the gut: Her child was the only one there who had been taught about consent and body boundaries.
In that moment, she realized something heartbreaking. Despite all her efforts to educate her own child, she was essentially sending her into a world where she was the only one who understood these critical safety concepts. She was going to be surrounded by children wh...
Holiday Safety Planning
The holidays can be a whirlwind of excitement, but they’re also a great time to reinforce safety with your kids. That’s why I created four quick Instagram reels packed with tips on teaching kids about boundaries, private parts safety, safe and unsafe touch, secrets safety, tricky people, and even how to navigate exit strategies in sticky situations. Not everyone catches every post (or uses Instagram), so I’ve rounded them up here for easy access—because peace of mind is the best gift you can give yourself this season. 🎁
Children need clear, straightforward language to express discomfort or assert boundaries when interacting with adults.
✨The holidays are a magical time—but let’s be real—they can come with their own set of challenges, especially when it comes to keeping our kids safe and comfortable at family get-togethers.
90% of abuse happens by people know and trust, and 30% of that includes family members, while 70% of abuse happens by other minors.
Assuming kids are safe at family ...
INSIGHTS WEEKLY: This week's review is: Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect
MY NEW SHOW! INSIGHTS is all about sharing my reviews on all things abuse prevention and consent education. Join me today for a kid's book review! This week I'm reviewing the book 'Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent & Respect' by Jayneen Sanders, founder of Educate to Empower Publishing and other fantastic books like Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept.
Check out the PODCAST INTERVIEW with the author of this book, Jayneen Sanders.
Listen HERE. Also available on all major podcast platforms.
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