A DUMMIES’ Guide for Teenage Boys in How to Respect Girls

A DUMMIES’ Guide for Teenage Boys in How to Res...

1. Treat girls as human because that is what they are. They breathe and they have feelings. Your words and actions can cause lasting damage. Think before you speak and...

A DUMMIES’ Guide for Teenage Boys in How to Res...

1. Treat girls as human because that is what they are. They breathe and they have feelings. Your words and actions can cause lasting damage. Think before you speak and...

I’m Deeply Concerned About Our Kids and Here Is Why

I’m Deeply Concerned About Our Kids and Here Is...

In my opinion ... 1. Children are being exposed to sexually explicit content that they are not mature enough to see. This content has deeply traumatic effects on the child....

I’m Deeply Concerned About Our Kids and Here Is...

In my opinion ... 1. Children are being exposed to sexually explicit content that they are not mature enough to see. This content has deeply traumatic effects on the child....

Why I Wrote the Children’s Book ‘No Means No!’

Why I Wrote the Children’s Book ‘No Means No!’

About two years ago when I was a substitute teacher in a grade 1 class, I encountered a little girl of around 7 years old. For this blog, let’s call...

Why I Wrote the Children’s Book ‘No Means No!’

About two years ago when I was a substitute teacher in a grade 1 class, I encountered a little girl of around 7 years old. For this blog, let’s call...

How Fathers Can Affect Their Daughters’ Take on the World

How Fathers Can Affect Their Daughters’ Take on...

My husband and I have three amazing daughters, all young women now who are seeking out life’s adventures and their place in the world. In my recent children’s book on...

How Fathers Can Affect Their Daughters’ Take on...

My husband and I have three amazing daughters, all young women now who are seeking out life’s adventures and their place in the world. In my recent children’s book on...

Dear Mothers and Fathers of Boys

Dear Mothers and Fathers of Boys

As a mother of girls in 2016 I have the following requests — especially as my daughters are now young women. Please teach your sons the following as they grow...

Dear Mothers and Fathers of Boys

As a mother of girls in 2016 I have the following requests — especially as my daughters are now young women. Please teach your sons the following as they grow...

8 Reasons NOT to Call Your Child’s Genitals ‘Pet’ Names

8 Reasons NOT to Call Your Child’s Genitals ‘Pe...

mini     cupcake          fireman's hose           buddy            doughnut        muffin         doodle            wee    butterfly          flower             pee-pee        fanny   doo-dad         thingy          peanut...

8 Reasons NOT to Call Your Child’s Genitals ‘Pe...

mini     cupcake          fireman's hose           buddy            doughnut        muffin         doodle            wee    butterfly          flower             pee-pee        fanny   doo-dad         thingy          peanut...

So Many Kids and So Many Parents Uneducated in Body Safety

So Many Kids and So Many Parents Uneducated in ...

We had a beautiful day here in Melbourne on Sunday. The sun was out, the sky was blue and the grass was green — littered with families picnicking in the...

So Many Kids and So Many Parents Uneducated in ...

We had a beautiful day here in Melbourne on Sunday. The sun was out, the sky was blue and the grass was green — littered with families picnicking in the...

Could YOU tell a stranger about your last sexual encounter?

Could YOU tell a stranger about your last sexua...

Well… this is EXACTLY what we expect children who have been sexually abused to do! Once (and if) they find the enormous amount of courage to tell a trusted adult...

Could YOU tell a stranger about your last sexua...

Well… this is EXACTLY what we expect children who have been sexually abused to do! Once (and if) they find the enormous amount of courage to tell a trusted adult...

Who Is Responsible for Keeping Kids Safe from Sexual Abuse?

Who Is Responsible for Keeping Kids Safe from S...

Some advocates believe it is solely an adult’s responsibility to protect children from sexual abuse. While I totally agree that adults must: Educate the child in their care in Body...

Who Is Responsible for Keeping Kids Safe from S...

Some advocates believe it is solely an adult’s responsibility to protect children from sexual abuse. While I totally agree that adults must: Educate the child in their care in Body...

Christmas Body Safety Hints

Christmas Body Safety Hints

As XMAS is not far away and children will be on school holidays, please keep the following in mind. 1. ENSURE your child is educated in Body Safety. That is:•...

Christmas Body Safety Hints

As XMAS is not far away and children will be on school holidays, please keep the following in mind. 1. ENSURE your child is educated in Body Safety. That is:•...

I Am ANGRY About Child Sexual Abuse!

I Am ANGRY About Child Sexual Abuse!

  I am angry! And I need you to be angry with me. I need — we need — societal outrage to stop the sexual abuse of children. We need...

I Am ANGRY About Child Sexual Abuse!

  I am angry! And I need you to be angry with me. I need — we need — societal outrage to stop the sexual abuse of children. We need...

Why are educators so hesitant to teach Body Safety Education to the children in their care?

Why are educators so hesitant to teach Body Saf...

Why are educators so hesitant to teach Body Safety Education to the children in their care?   Ninety-nine per cent of educators are wonderful individuals who really care about children....

Why are educators so hesitant to teach Body Saf...

Why are educators so hesitant to teach Body Safety Education to the children in their care?   Ninety-nine per cent of educators are wonderful individuals who really care about children....