How to Know if a Child Needs Help with Sexual Behaviors If you work with children, your authority as a teacher should stop the behavior with one or two corrections, if the behavior is “natural and healthy.” If you have a third incident, employ the ‘three strikes’ rule and contact a professional. No matter […]
Quick Tip for Talking to the Parents About An Incident
Have an incident that you need to talk to the parents about? It’s empowering for YOU to have a plan before you talk to the parents. Talk to a co-worker, role play if you need to and have a plan to keep yourself calm. Try to stay as objective as possible – you are reporting […]
Hugs and Kids – How Demonstrate Safe Boundaries
How to demonstrate safe boundaries with kids Allow children to decide whether they want to give or receive hugs and kisses. Insisting that Jimmy kiss grandpa is unfair. Offer affection to youngsters rather than impose it. Substitute “Can I have (or give you) a hug?” for “Give me a hug.” This helps children feel a […]
Sexual development in elementary school
What is normal sexual development for kids in elementary school? In other words, is the behavior that you’re seeing typical or concerning? At this age, kids are becoming aware of sexuality. As with all other curiosities they’ve had, kids learn by asking questions and testing theories. Therefore, they’re little scientists looking for answers about how […]
Sexual development in preschoolers
What is normal sexual development in preschoolers? As adults we often sexualize (adultify) preschoolers’ sexual behaviors when there isn’t anything other than boundary issues to worry about. From birth to preschool children’s typical sexual development looks very much like play – and in their minds it IS play! Ask yourself, “Would an adult engage in […]
