Ep.19 Secrets Are Not Safe: Simple Ways to Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse w/ Laura Evans

In this episode, Traci interviews Laura Evans, a warrior momma of four and an advocate for child safety. They discuss the topic of child sexual abuse and the importance of addressing it openly and sensitively. Laura shares her personal experience of her daughter being sexually abused by their next-door neighbor and emphasizes the need for education and prevention. They provide practical tips for parents, such as creating a safe space for children to talk, teaching them about consent, and not keeping secrets. Laura also highlights the importance of believing children when they disclose abuse and encourages open and ongoing conversations with them. In this conversation, Laura Evans and Traci Peterson discuss how to talk to children about body safety and prevent child sexual abuse. Laura shares her personal experience and provides valuable insights and strategies for parents. They discuss the importance of open-ended questions, modeling consent, and normalizing conversations about body parts and boundaries. They also touch on sibling safety and the difference between curiosity and sexual abuse. Laura shares the inspiring story behind the Willowfield Foundation, which provides free mental health therapy scholarships to survivors of abuse. This conversation will empower you to protect your children and create a safe environment for open communication.00:00Introduction: Addressing the Dark Reality08:58Shattering Illusions: Child Sexual Abuse in Affluent Neighborhoods10:17Statistics and Predators: Recognizing the Scope of the Problem16:33Creating a Safe Space: Open Conversations and Unconditional Love19:33Teaching Consent: Empowering Children to Say No21:33No Secrets, Only Surprises: Promoting Openness and Honesty23:09Believing Children: Overcoming the Fear of Disclosure26:50Ongoing Conversations: Navigating the Uncomfortable27:46Prevention through Education: Empowering Children to Protect Themselves27:57Introduction and Importance of Open-Ended Questions29:32Empowering Children through Open-Ended Questions31:25Modeling Consent and Teaching Body Safety33:38Normalizing Conversations about Body Parts and Boundaries35:39Addressing Sibling Safety36:46Differentiating Curiosity and Sexual Abuse41:06The Inspiring Story of the Willowfield FoundationConnect with Laura trustyourgutfeelings.comEmail: [email protected] you have to BE one to RAISE one!Are Hormones wreaking havoc? Stop fighting against them and work with them. Book a FREE consultation with Traci Peterson, FNP-BC Am I in Perimenopause Quiz (https://links.tracipeterson.com/widget/quiz/bScLLuTeNtQpAS2Slx4d)30 min Consultation FREE (https://links.tracipeterson.com/widget/bookings/30min-initial-consultation%20)Connect with Traci Peterson at tracipeterson.com or on Instagram @tpeteConnect with our Mother Daughter Movement on Insta @motherdaughtermovementAttend our next Woman Lessons Live Mother Daughter Event Go get your tickets NOW @ https://tracipeterson.com/upcoming-events Shows sponsor: Get your cortisol and hormones balanced with Happy Juice  https://www.amare.com/et/f1qeuq/496676