How to Help Your Kids To Spot Grooming and Emotional, Psychological and Sexual Abusers Interview with Dr. Amy Saltzman

Send a textDr. Saltzman is a physician, mindfulness coach, author, former Stanford gymnast, and abuse survivor who is passionate about creating protective prevention programs and establishing comprehensive national policies to end abuse in sports and other community programs. Research indicates children are most vulnerable to sexual abuse between the ages of seven and thirteen. Unfortunately, engaging, age-appropriate educational materials that teach children to recognize and prevent abuse are almost non-existent.  Until now.  “Spot a Spider” is a groundbreaking new training program started by Dr. Amy Saltzman, M.D, that teaches children, teens, and young adults how to protect themselves from all types of abuse: sneaky (covert) emotional abuse (also known as grooming), and obvious (overt) emotional, physical and sexual abuse.Let’s dig in!What you will learn:Recognize the subtle threads a spider weaves to trap others in their trap.How perpetrators use our fear and desire to control others.Understand the data that shows the more comfortable kids and families are with using proper body names, the less likely they are to be abused. The signs of a coach or teacher or someone of authority grooming your child. Why it's so important to be continuously having conversations about abuse with our kids?How parents can easily make excuses or not have their eyes open regarding abuse. Parents are also being groomed to trick you into believing the best about your child’s perpetrator.What we should be teaching our kids about boundaries.Tips for parents who are reluctant to talk to their kids.Where to find Spot a Spider:Website: https://spotaspider.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/spotspidersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spotapsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spot-a-Spider-109695641783458Support the showCheck out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community HERE. Find awesome resources HERE. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.