This is why we need to stop using gender stereotypes and promote gender equality in our homes and...
'The causes of family violence are complex and include gender inequality and community attitudes towards women...There is no doubt that violence against women and children is deeply rooted in power imbalances that are reinforced by gender norms and stereotypes.' (p2, State of Victoria, Royal Commission into Family Violence: Summary and recommendations, Parl Paper No 132 (2014–16). 'Stereotypes about men and women are reinforced through practices such as social tolerance of discrimination and the idea that violence against women is sometimes justified by women’s behaviour—for example, if a woman has sex with another man. Gender inequality is itself influenced by other...
This is why we need to stop using gender stereotypes and promote gender equality in our homes and...
'The causes of family violence are complex and include gender inequality and community attitudes towards women...There is no doubt that violence against women and children is deeply rooted in power imbalances that are reinforced by gender norms and stereotypes.' (p2, State of Victoria, Royal Commission into Family Violence: Summary and recommendations, Parl Paper No 132 (2014–16). 'Stereotypes about men and women are reinforced through practices such as social tolerance of discrimination and the idea that violence against women is sometimes justified by women’s behaviour—for example, if a woman has sex with another man. Gender inequality is itself influenced by other...
If you are a woman, remember this...
This poem is dedicated to the young woman I met on the weekend. Don’t say sorry before you speak. Just speak. What you have to say is important. Don’t say sorry because you are taking up space. It’s your space, you own it.Don’t say sorry because you don’t want that drink he wants you to have.Don’t say sorry because you want a night in not out.Don’t say sorry because your boss screwed up, not you.Don’t say sorry because you love dessert and no one else does. Don’t say sorry because your test results were higher than his.Don’t say sorry because your body...
If you are a woman, remember this...
This poem is dedicated to the young woman I met on the weekend. Don’t say sorry before you speak. Just speak. What you have to say is important. Don’t say sorry because you are taking up space. It’s your space, you own it.Don’t say sorry because you don’t want that drink he wants you to have.Don’t say sorry because you want a night in not out.Don’t say sorry because your boss screwed up, not you.Don’t say sorry because you love dessert and no one else does. Don’t say sorry because your test results were higher than his.Don’t say sorry because your body...
In This Classroom You Are Loved
I am writing this blog to acknowledge, honour and thank all the wonderful teachers out there who are beginning the school year in the Northern Hemisphere, and all my fellow teachers who are working so hard to ensure kids are loved, safe and nurtured in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s what I know: a teacher can make all the difference to a child’s life. They can make a massive difference in a positive way, but conversely, they can leave a negative imprint as in the case of my own preschool teacher who stood my five-year-old self on a chair, in front...
In This Classroom You Are Loved
I am writing this blog to acknowledge, honour and thank all the wonderful teachers out there who are beginning the school year in the Northern Hemisphere, and all my fellow teachers who are working so hard to ensure kids are loved, safe and nurtured in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s what I know: a teacher can make all the difference to a child’s life. They can make a massive difference in a positive way, but conversely, they can leave a negative imprint as in the case of my own preschool teacher who stood my five-year-old self on a chair, in front...
Children’s book author Jayneen Sanders interviewed on The Sue Atkins Parenting Show – Body Safety...
We were thrilled when Sue Atkins ( UK-based and internationally recognised TV and Radio Parenting Expert) contacted us to set up an interview with Educate2Empower author and founder, Jayneen Sanders. As well as being a teacher and mother to three girls, Jayneen is an accomplished children’s book author, writing a number of titles for Nelson, Oxford, Funtastic, Macmillan and Penguin, before starting her own small publishing company Educate2Empower – specifically to create books and resources to empower children and help keep them safe. The interview with Sue goes into: How the journey into writing such important books all began Some...
Children’s book author Jayneen Sanders interviewed on The Sue Atkins Parenting Show – Body Safety...
We were thrilled when Sue Atkins ( UK-based and internationally recognised TV and Radio Parenting Expert) contacted us to set up an interview with Educate2Empower author and founder, Jayneen Sanders. As well as being a teacher and mother to three girls, Jayneen is an accomplished children’s book author, writing a number of titles for Nelson, Oxford, Funtastic, Macmillan and Penguin, before starting her own small publishing company Educate2Empower – specifically to create books and resources to empower children and help keep them safe. The interview with Sue goes into: How the journey into writing such important books all began Some...
Body Safety Hints for Tweens and Teenagers
You are growing up and your body is changing, but keeping yourself safe from harm is still the same as when you were younger. Remember YOUR body is YOUR body and no one has the right to touch it if you don’t want them to. 1. Don't allow a person to touch any part of your body or come inside your body boundary if it makes you feel uncomfortable. Speak your mind and tell them to STOP. Make a scene if necessary. Or tell a trusted adult if they won’t listen to you. No one has the right to touch...
Body Safety Hints for Tweens and Teenagers
You are growing up and your body is changing, but keeping yourself safe from harm is still the same as when you were younger. Remember YOUR body is YOUR body and no one has the right to touch it if you don’t want them to. 1. Don't allow a person to touch any part of your body or come inside your body boundary if it makes you feel uncomfortable. Speak your mind and tell them to STOP. Make a scene if necessary. Or tell a trusted adult if they won’t listen to you. No one has the right to touch...
Dismantling Rape Culture, A Study By Katrina K. Pimentel
We were recently pleasantly surprised to receive a message through our website, from Katrina K. Pimentel (California USA). In attaining her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Katrina focussed her dissertation on Dismantling Rape Culture, and was awarded the “Graduate with Distinction Award” at CSU Sacramento. A very brief summary of the study is given in the opening words of the Abstract: “Sexual violence is a pervasive problem on colleges that affects 20% of college women (Burnett et al., 2009). Moreover, the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) (2011) reported that 90% of the rapes against college women are committed...
Dismantling Rape Culture, A Study By Katrina K. Pimentel
We were recently pleasantly surprised to receive a message through our website, from Katrina K. Pimentel (California USA). In attaining her Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, Katrina focussed her dissertation on Dismantling Rape Culture, and was awarded the “Graduate with Distinction Award” at CSU Sacramento. A very brief summary of the study is given in the opening words of the Abstract: “Sexual violence is a pervasive problem on colleges that affects 20% of college women (Burnett et al., 2009). Moreover, the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) (2011) reported that 90% of the rapes against college women are committed...
How to talk about body safety and consent with your child
E2E Author, Jayneen Sanders, interviewed by Shevonne Hunt on Kinderling Kids Radio Conversation Hour. (29th March 2018) The interview is available to listen to on the Kinderling Kids Radio website: https://www.kinderling.com.au/kinderling-conversation/body-safety-consent-respectful-relationships-jayneen-sanders All of Jayneen's books, teaching kits and free resources for empowering children are available on the Educate2Empower website and individual books are on Amazon for America and Europe.
How to talk about body safety and consent with your child
E2E Author, Jayneen Sanders, interviewed by Shevonne Hunt on Kinderling Kids Radio Conversation Hour. (29th March 2018) The interview is available to listen to on the Kinderling Kids Radio website: https://www.kinderling.com.au/kinderling-conversation/body-safety-consent-respectful-relationships-jayneen-sanders All of Jayneen's books, teaching kits and free resources for empowering children are available on the Educate2Empower website and individual books are on Amazon for America and Europe.
What is a Body Safety Education program?
Body Safety Education aims to empower children with skills and knowledge that will lessen the likelihood of them becoming victims of childhood sexual abuse. It is known that approximately 20% of girls, and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (Pereda, et al, 2009). That is equivalent to 6 girls and 1 boy in each class of 30 students! These are horrific statistics, but through early education we can make a difference. Many people are uninformed as to what constitutes a Body Safety Education program and fear that such a program would discuss sex and sexual abuse...
What is a Body Safety Education program?
Body Safety Education aims to empower children with skills and knowledge that will lessen the likelihood of them becoming victims of childhood sexual abuse. It is known that approximately 20% of girls, and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (Pereda, et al, 2009). That is equivalent to 6 girls and 1 boy in each class of 30 students! These are horrific statistics, but through early education we can make a difference. Many people are uninformed as to what constitutes a Body Safety Education program and fear that such a program would discuss sex and sexual abuse...
10 Best Children’s Books to Help Kids with Anxiety
Here are ten fantastic books to help children understand, manage and overcome anxiety, worry and stress — providing through story, lessons and coping strategies that will stay with them as they grow up, facing the challenges that life throws at us. 1. How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear?by Jayneen Sanders Little Bear is a worrier. He worries about everything! But with Mama Bear’s help, he soon learns his worries are not so big after all.Through this engaging and beautifully illustrated story, children will learn that everyday worries and fears can be overcome. It just takes a willingness to...
10 Best Children’s Books to Help Kids with Anxiety
Here are ten fantastic books to help children understand, manage and overcome anxiety, worry and stress — providing through story, lessons and coping strategies that will stay with them as they grow up, facing the challenges that life throws at us. 1. How Big Are Your Worries Little Bear?by Jayneen Sanders Little Bear is a worrier. He worries about everything! But with Mama Bear’s help, he soon learns his worries are not so big after all.Through this engaging and beautifully illustrated story, children will learn that everyday worries and fears can be overcome. It just takes a willingness to...
#NoMore #MeToo for the Next Generation
I say #NoMore #MeToo for the next generation. We can stop this! As active and engaged parents, caregivers, educators and health professionals we can help stop sexual assault, so our kids will grow into adulthood free from sexploitation, misogyny, gender inequality and sexual assault. How do we do this? We EDUCATE our kids — the next generation — from the day they are born. Kids need to know: 1. that they have rights, a voice and body autonomy 2. that they have choices 3. what consent means in regards to giving it, asking for it and withdrawing consent at anytime...
#NoMore #MeToo for the Next Generation
I say #NoMore #MeToo for the next generation. We can stop this! As active and engaged parents, caregivers, educators and health professionals we can help stop sexual assault, so our kids will grow into adulthood free from sexploitation, misogyny, gender inequality and sexual assault. How do we do this? We EDUCATE our kids — the next generation — from the day they are born. Kids need to know: 1. that they have rights, a voice and body autonomy 2. that they have choices 3. what consent means in regards to giving it, asking for it and withdrawing consent at anytime...
What does: to transition from one’s assigned gender at birth to another gender mean if we take aw...
Warning! This article includes many questions; most unanswered as I grapple with what it is to be female or male. Let’s have a closer look at the title question in terms of a child born with male genitalia transitioning to living and socializing as a female, and a child born with female genitalia transitioning to living and socializing as a male. So here is my second question: What does it mean to be female and what does it mean to be male in a social context — ignoring the fact that both genders obviously differ physically? My next question: When...
What does: to transition from one’s assigned gender at birth to another gender mean if we take aw...
Warning! This article includes many questions; most unanswered as I grapple with what it is to be female or male. Let’s have a closer look at the title question in terms of a child born with male genitalia transitioning to living and socializing as a female, and a child born with female genitalia transitioning to living and socializing as a male. So here is my second question: What does it mean to be female and what does it mean to be male in a social context — ignoring the fact that both genders obviously differ physically? My next question: When...
Plea to Principals and Directors of Kindergartens — Teach Body Safety
Dear Principals of Elementary and Primary Schools, and Directors of Kindergartens As a principal or director of a school or kindergarten, you are in a very powerful position to make a massive difference to the lives of the children in your care. Body Safety Education taught at your institution could literally change the course of a child’s life. Firstly here are some *statistics (sources below). Did you know … • 20% of girls and 8% of boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Think about this statistic in terms of a class of 30 kids at your school....
Plea to Principals and Directors of Kindergartens — Teach Body Safety
Dear Principals of Elementary and Primary Schools, and Directors of Kindergartens As a principal or director of a school or kindergarten, you are in a very powerful position to make a massive difference to the lives of the children in your care. Body Safety Education taught at your institution could literally change the course of a child’s life. Firstly here are some *statistics (sources below). Did you know … • 20% of girls and 8% of boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Think about this statistic in terms of a class of 30 kids at your school....