a list of books to teach children about body safety and body boundaries. children’s book review
body safety is a topic that, as parents and educators, we know we must teach our children. but too often we fall short because we don’t know where to start. We not only want to keep our children safe, but we also want to teach them to respect the body of others. mother, children’s book author, teacher, editor, passionate advocate for body safety and respectful relationship education, jayneen sanders recently wrote an article that appeared on huffpost: 10 ways to talk to your kids about body safety and consent. She said: “Educating both our sons and daughters on how to respect each other is not rocket science. but these small but powerful ideas can make a big difference for our society and future generations.”
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Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept
Some Secrets Should Never Be Keptwritten by jayneen sanders
illustrated by craig smith
Publisher Synopsis: ‘Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept’ is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that sensitively addresses the issue of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach road and water safety, but how do we teach body safety to young children in a way that isn’t scary or confrontational?
This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, teachers, and health professionals to address safe and unsafe touching in a non-threatening, age-appropriate way. Comprehensive reader notes and discussion questions at the end of the book help both reader and child discuss the story. suitable for children from 3 to 12 years old.
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from 3 to 12 years old | publisher: educate2empower editorial | 2015 | isbn: 978-0987186010
My Body! What I Say Goes!
My Body! What I Say Goes!written by jayneen sanders
illustrated by anna hancock
Editor’s Synopsis: The crucial skills taught in this book will help children protect their bodies from inappropriate contact. children will be empowered to say in a loud and clear voice, “this is my body! what I say goes!” Through age-appropriate illustrations and engaging text, this book, written by the author of “no means no!” and “some secrets should never be kept,” will teach children the following crucial and empowering skills in personal body safety:
- identify safe and insecure feelings • recognize early warning signs
- develop a safety net • use the correct names for private parts
- understand the difference between safe and unsafe contact
- understand the difference between secrets and surprises
- respect bodily boundaries.
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approximately 20% of girls and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (pereda, et al, 2009). Parents, caregivers, and educators have a duty to protect children by teaching them body safety skills. These skills empower children and go a long way in keeping them safe from abuse, ensuring they grow up to be confident and assertive adolescents and adults. In-depth discussion questions are also included in this book to further enhance learning and to start important family conversations about body autonomy.
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from 3 to 10 years old | editorial: educate to empower publishing | 2016 | isbn: 978-1925089264
I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private
I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Privatewritten by zack and kimberly king
Illustrated by his branch
Editor’s synopsis: Helping children set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and uncomfortable task for parents, counselors, and educators. written from a child’s point of view, I said no! makes this task much easier.
Using a simple, direct, and decidedly straightforward approach that doesn’t oversimplify the issues involved, as well as an easy-to-use system to help kids rehearse and remember appropriate responses to help keep them safe, I said no! covers a variety of topics including: what is appropriate and with whom. how to deal with inappropriate behaviour, bribes and threats. when and where to go for help, and what to do if the people you go to for help won’t listen. deal with feelings of guilt and shame.
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from 4 years | editorial: editorial boulden | 2016 | isbn: 978-1878076496
Do You Have a Secret? (Let’s Talk About It!)
Do You Have a Secret? (Let’s Talk About It!)written by jennifer moore-mallinos
illustrated by marta fabrega
Editor’s synopsis: All children have secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep; for example, a surprise birthday present for mom or a secret handshake with a young friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, and it is better to share these secrets with their parents or someone else they trust. a child who is bullied may be inclined to keep it a secret, but it is always best to tell the parents. or children who are touched intimately and inappropriately by an older person will soon feel better if they reveal the secret to their parents.
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This book helps children distinguish between good and bad secrets. even very young children have worries and anxieties, and tell someone there are books written and illustrated especially for them. Parents are encouraged to read these books aloud while their preschooler listens to and looks at the pictures of the boys and girls in each story. many children in the early grades will be able to read the stories on their own. tell someone about the books encourages children to explore their feelings and then talk openly about things that worry them.
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from 6 to 9 years old | publisher: b.e.s. editorial | 2005 | isbn: 978-0764131707
NO Trespassing – This Is MY Body!
NO Trespassing – This Is MY Body!written by pattie fitzgerald
Editor’s Synopsis: Siblings Katie and her little brother Kyle learn about personal safety, private parts, and “approval and approval.” thumbs down” he plays talking to his mom in a loving and easy to understand way. With empowering dialogue that’s never scary, parents can use this book to start this important conversation with their children. Katie and Kyle’s mom also explains the essential rule of “no secrets” in her family, and that it’s never their fault if they get an “oh-oh feeling” about someone.
The story is written with a positive and engaging approach using child-friendly language and charming illustrations. Also included is a “Parent’s Guide to Prevention Tips” to help parents understand their role in keeping children safe from sexual abuse. By learning to read the warning signs and recognize potential grooming scenarios, parents can significantly reduce risks and keep their children safe from predators.
“no trespassing: this is my body!” It comes highly recommended by pediatricians, teachers, and parents as a valuable tool in the fight against child sexual abuse.
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from 6 to 9 years old | editorial: security forever after the media | 2011 | isbn: 978-0984747207
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header image illustration of ‘my body! what I say goes! (educating to empower publishing, 2016), written by jayneen sanders and illustrated by anna hancock
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