Growing Up Safe: Body Safety Skills

In this episode we’re talking about something no parent wants to think about, but absolutely needs to know. How to protect our children from abuse, and how to give them the tools to protect themselves.For Episode 120 of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast our guest is John Cardamone, Body Safety Educator and Child Protection Advocate. This episode isn’t about creating fear, it’s about building confidence and safety through knowledge. We discuss:- When to start these conversations with our children- How to build trust with our child to create an open, safe environment to disclose worries- Signs to look for if our child is not feeling safe or could be experiencing abuse- What to do if a child says something that suggests boundary-crossing behaviour or abuse- What every child needs to understand about their body and boundaries - Red flags to look for in adults and settings- Recommended resources and toolsNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social:Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space