Talking to Your Child About Body Safety

For the March Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, Anna-Claire chatted with Kali and Amelia- two amazing therapists/forensic interviewers from our clinical team - about body safety! Listen to learn about what KPCAC offers to keep children safe and how parents/caregivers can start the conversation early with the children in their care and keep it going through the teen years. Recommended Books: Ages 3-8 My Body Belongs To Me: By Jill Starishevsky : Uses simple, reassuring language to teach children that their body belongs to them and that they have the right to say no to unwanted touch. I Said No! By Kimberly King : Written from a kid’s perspective; very relatable and empowering. My Body! What I Say Goes! By Jayneen Sanders : Teaches children about body autonomy, safe vs. unsafe touches, and the power of saying “no” in a very fun, engaging way. Recommended Websites National Children’s Advocacy Center-www.nationalcac.org : Offers resources for parents, caregivers, and educators on preventing child abuse and talking to kids about body safety. Provides training, guidance for disclosures, and community support programs. Great for learning how to respond if a child shares something concerning. Darkness to Light-www.d2l.org : Provides practical, easy-to-follow training for parents, caregivers, and communities. Focuses on prevention, recognizing warning signs, and teaching kids about boundaries and body safety in a calm, empowering way.  National Children’s Alliance-www.nationalchildrensalliance.org : Focuses on supporting child advocacy centers across the country. Offers resources and guidance for parents on child protection, safety education, and navigating the legal and support systems if abuse occurs.  Stop It Now!-www.stopitnow.org : Specializes in prevention and education. Provides tips for talking to children about body safety, recognizing early warning signs, and building safe environments.    Want to learn more about KPCAC?Visit kayphillipscac.org