Now a Literary Classics Award-winning book!"“I wish this book existed when I was a child . . . these 20 pages could have saved my childhood and given me a voice. I was one child who could not be saved, but millions more can if this book gets into the right hands. Save a child—let them know their body belongs to them.” —Erin Merryn, recent guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and the driving force behind the passage of Erin’s LawMy Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! is a fun, safe, developmentally appropriate, and most of all comfortable way for parents to educate their children about the topic of personal safety. This book is the conversation you want to have with your child, but may not be sure how to approach. This book will empower your children with the understanding that their bodies belong to them and that they are in charge of their own bodies.As Personal Safety Educators, we are often asked by parents how they can talk to their children about this important subject without scaring them or sending the wrong message. My Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! was created to open the lines of communication between parents and children. Talking about touch with your children can and should be a part of everyday parenting.The Parents Place section contains a plethora of information all parents, caregivers, and teachers need to know about teaching personal safety. As you read through the children’s section, its age-appropriate, kid-friendly format will guide you in educating your child about safe and unsafe touch. My Body Is Special and Belongs to Me! provides a framework for many ongoing conversations with your children about personal safety, secrets, trusted adults, and much more.This book will help you give your kids the tools they need to be KidSafe Smart!"My Body Is Special teaches children that they have a right to feel safe and comfortable, and that others will listen when they speak up using their “Safety Voice.” The way the authors approach the topic takes the scariness out of talking about it—with even young children. No mysterious-sounding 'Stranger Danger' here. This book presents solid and simple concepts; bright and accessible artwork; helpful conversation tips for parents; activities to reinforce the lessons for kids; and useful, factual information. It’s a tool that informs parents about the risks of abuse so they will feel empowered to help keep their children safe." —Lisa Blum, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, family and couples therapist, and mother of a 7-year-old daughter

My Body Is Special: And Belongs to Me!

Parenting & Relationships

Berenzweig, Sally

Benjoseph, Cherie

Family Relationships

KidSafe Press

Now a Literary Classics Award-winning book!Does your child know:-- The difference between a good secret and a bad secret? -- Adults they DO NOT know should not be asking children for help? -- The difference between a safe touch and an unsafe touch? -- How to access help? -- Who are their circle of safe adults?
Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe will teach you and your children essential life skills to help you keep them safe. Use this book to comfortably open up the conversation with your children about their personal safety."Parents today have to take every precaution to ensure that their children's safety is not compromised in a world that can be less than kind. The three things to help keep your children safe: Love your child, consistently communicate with your child, and supervise your child." —Ken Lanning, Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (30 years) Special Agent with the Behavioral Science Unit and National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime (NCAVC). Expert on the issue of victimization of children. Founding member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)."In communities across our country, youngsters are falling prey to harm within their own neighborhoods by known individuals, other children, and sometimes by strangers. KidSafe Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has excellent first-rate educational material on the important topic of personal-safety life skills that parents can easily share with their children. The topics tackled in this book, such as checking with an adult first, safe and unsafe touch, saying no in unsafe situations, and knowing how to reach out to their circle of safe adults, will help to strengthen the parent/child bond while increasing the child's awareness of behaviors that can keep them safe." —James Walker, Broward County Sheriff?s Office, Child Protective Investigations Section

Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe!: The Safe and Smart Series

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My Body Is Special: And Belongs to Me!

Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe!: The Safe and Smart Series