Category: Parenting

Want to keep your children safe?      Even though the statistics of 1 in 4 girls and one in 6 boys will be sexually exploited by the age of

Stop telling your children “don’t tattle.” Instead teach them the difference between tattling and reporting. Tattling is when you go to a grown up, just to get the other person

Role play with your child “what if” safety situations.  By role playing with your child you are letting them practice using their voice  – being assertive, and problem solving the

Children need to know they have a voice – and it is our role as parents to teach them how to use it.  You are probably saying to yourself, “My

Do you assume your children are SAFE when at a friends house? What kind of “safety” questions do you ask of the adult in charge? Even if you are “friends”

Do you want your child to come to you with their problems? Best way…….Keep a “Poker Face” when your child talks to you. This will make you a more approachable

Tell your children that you are ALWAYS available to them if they need to REPORT any safety situation to you or discuss feeling confused or uncomfortable about ANYTHING!    

 Want to help keep your children safe? Empower your children by telling them”Your body belongs to YOU.”   Show them you mean it when a relative or friend wants to hug,

You should NOT be scared to talk to children about their bodies, about safe and unsafe touches. You should be scared NOT to talk with your children. Predators look for

Today’s headlines: “Fourth victim accuses Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash of sexual abuse,” “West Palm Beach area man accused of molesting his disabled step daughter,”  “Mom & boyfriend charged with child