Parents, caregivers, and educators have a duty of care to protect children by teaching them Body Safety skills. I read it with my 4, 7 and 9 year olds, and they all really appreciated it (my 4 year old and the big ones didn't get the same benefits, obviously. The book also introduces the concept of a safety network, which consists of five people that children can talk to if they’re feeling worried or unsafe.

It also covers situations that might make them feel unsafe, such as being chased by a dog or dealing with bullying. This book provides everything a child needs to know to help keep them safe from inappropriate touch. She started her teaching career in the 1980s as an elementary school teacher in rural Queensland, Australia. Approximately 20% of girls, and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (Pereda, et al, 2009).There are a couple of things I would change, like including nipples in the discussion of private parts and using more inclusive language. Since that time, she has authored and produced numerous award-winning titles for the educational publishing industry. Parenting is tough and knowing we can't always be by our kids sides to make sure they are safe is scary. My wife and I were looking for a book to teach our child about personal space, privacy, and her adult support network.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There are also discussion questions within the storyline, but other questions to discuss after reading the book. As he’s young, I reworded parts and used examples but it was really helpful in bringing to light a tricky topic. It is a useful book that will help parents to start teaching their child the principles of body safety.

These skills empower children, and go a long way in keeping them safe from abuse – ensuring they grow up as assertive and confident teenagers and adults. I wanted to implement into our reading routine books about personal empowerment and that she is in control of her body and who touches it. The crucial skills taught in this book will help children to protect their bodies from inappropriate touch. This book teaches children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent, and respectful relationships. and ‘Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept’, will teach children the following crucial and empowering skills in personal body safety: – identifying safe and unsafe feelings – recognizing early warning signs – developing a safety network – using the correct names for private parts – understanding the difference safe and unsafe touch – understanding the difference between secrets and surprises – respecting body boundaries.

It also provides clear steps to take if someone does touch their private parts or wants to see them. I have a three year old that always picks up this book for me to read to him, and he goes “my body, what I say goes”! It aims to educate using a good choice of words can help parents whilst teaching their children about their "private parts" and can be used as a guide and a fun learning/reading experience. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. My son’s curiosity about who has what body parts naturally flowed into a conversation about consent and what should be kept private.The children's picture book aims to empower and teach children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent and respect. I think I would also include that "private parts" or "no-touch parts" can be anywhere on your body that makes you feel uncomfortable or that you don't want anyone to touch. The book is still a valuable resource for teaching kids about body safety and promoting healthy sexuality.

The book mentions that boys usually have a penis, testicles, and a bottom, but I personally prefer to include nipples too, as they are part of the body and can be important to discuss as kids grow older. by Jayneen Sanders is a book that will help parents to start talking to their young child about body safety. The activity book reinforces the critical messages ensuring the child gains maximum benefit from the learning contained in the picture book. It’s important to use the correct names for these body parts, even though some people might use funny names. Starts with exploring the emotions and feeling and understanding the body signs of feeling uncomfortable and then on to safe ad usafe feeling.It also explores safe and unsafe feelings, early warning signs, a safety network, the correct names for private parts, safe and unsafe touch, and the difference between secrets and surprises.