Dating violence can happen regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
How to Talk About: “Stranger Danger”
You probably noticed that “stranger danger” is in quotation marks. This is because it turns out that the chance that your child or any child will be abducted by a stranger is about one in a gazillion. In the United States, there are about 115 “stereotypical kidnappings” (meaning committed by strangers) every year and there […]
How to Talk About: Boundaries with Friends
Sometimes kids need some help setting boundaries with their friends. Here’s some help on how to guide them through that. Beginner If a friend tries to touch you in a way that feels uncomfortable, like a pinch or a poke or touching your privates, you can say, “No! Don’t! Stop! I don’t like that. My […]
Trust Your Gut
Trust your gut. How many times have you heard this, know this and gone ahead an ignored it? Bad Mama! Bad Daddy! Recently I did a talk for a group of preschool parents about “Playing Doctor” – natural and healthy sexual play, sexualized behavior and what to do when kids are engaging in this type […]
How to Talk About: Sexual Abuse
Do you know how to talk to your kids about Sexual Abuse? Read on for some scripts! Beginner Sometimes adults and even other kids will try to touch kids in their private areas to make themselves feel good. These are tricky people who will try to get kids to do things that are against […]
