Body Safety

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Teaching proper anatomical names: Why it matters for safety
You're using code words because it feels safer. It isn't. Real anatomical names prevent abuse, help doctors, and give your child a voice when it counts.

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Body safety 101: Teaching good touch, bad touch, and consent
Starts at diaper changes: real names for private parts, a no-secrets family rule, a team of trusted adults, and practiced scripts your child can repeat.

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The 'no secrets' rule and other strategies to prevent child sexual abuse
Five layers: the surprise test, a safety team your kid picks, body-ownership games, and check-in scripts. Start all of them this week.

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What every parent needs to know to keep their child safe from sexual abuse
Caregiver screening questions to ask before sleepovers, body-ownership words to teach from age 2, and behavioral warning signs you should never dismiss.

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Why 'stranger danger' doesn't work (and what to teach instead)
90% of abuse comes from someone your child already knows. A family safety plan with scripts, role-play practice, and behavior red flags to watch for.

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Don't force hugs: Teaching physical autonomy and body boundaries
Your child can say "high-five instead!" and mean it. Scripts for polite refusals, what to tell offended relatives, and how to back your kid up every time.

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Talking to kids about sex: An age-by-age guide
Ditch the one big Talk. Real body-part names from toddlerhood, honest answers at every stage, and small conversations that build toward consent and safety.

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Puberty conversations: How to talk to girls and boys about what's coming
Start at age 5 with casual, matter-of-fact mentions. No big lecture needed. Give your kid choices about details and be the safest person they'll ever ask.

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How to explain death to children (by age)
Say 'stopped working,' not 'passed away.' Kids take words at face value. Exact scripts, when to let them see you cry, and what to keep from the person.

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How to talk to kids about divorce, war, tragedy, and scary world events
Start by asking your child what they've already heard. Keep explanations short, limit news exposure, and give them one small action to feel less powerless.

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Is Santa real? Balancing magic and truth with kids
Two body-language cues tell you if your child wants comfort or honesty. Scripts for both responses, plus a reframe that turns the reveal into a promotion.

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Talking to kids about race, diversity, and justice: An age-by-age guide
Children notice skin color by age 2. Scripts for answering their questions honestly, plus the 3 mistakes that accidentally teach bias.

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