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Are they safe?

by Stafford Green and Carole Swiecicki

Looking out for children is everyone's responsibility. But with things like child sexual abuse, bullying, and depression lurking around - what do you exactly look for youth behavior, and what precisely should you do? Join Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist and head of a leading child advocacy center), Stafford Green (founder, CAPE- Child Abuse Prevention Education), and expert guests for the critical conversation, leading research, and tools to help us all keep every child safe.

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  1. #8 - How do I choose my childcare provider?

    From daycare to babysitting to piano teachers, how do you reduce the risk of your child being in an unsafe situation? What are the questions to ask, what reports should you seek, ...how do you even talk to providers about it? Carole's extensive expertise is on your side with clear explanations…

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  2. #7 - Are you ready? Preparing Yourself for Difficult Conversations About Protecting Your Kids

    So you know you need to have that good, quality conversation with your kid's school on their abuse prevention program - really quiz them to make sure it's solid. Or maybe you need to talk to your own parents about making sure things are right for your own kid -- that is, letting your child decide...

  3. #6 "Is my kid depressed?" - Signs, symptoms, stresses, treatments and preventions

    Carole gets specific on childhood depression - what are the signs and symptoms, how is the pandemic worsening things, what are treatments and how do you get help... and as always - what are the specific things you can do to minimize the chances of depression in your child. Sure, depression seems...

  4. #5: 10 Minute Summary - What Everyone Should Know

    Busy? Have only 10 minutes - but still want to help kids around you become safer? Listen to this CliffsNotes version for reducing the risk of child abuse happening to the kids that you know. If you only listen to one podcast, *THIS* Is The One. And please SHARE this conversation with friends and...

  5. #4: Want safer children? Reduce your stress level.

    Can your own stress increase the risk of a child for abuse or depression? Yes. For example, it's important you are always approachable if there is an issue. And children are like sponges - your stress can increase their own stress levels. So, what is a proven therapy framework to help you…

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  6. #3 - "What do I look for?" Red flags for depression or abuse ... and how to get help.

    How do you know if a child is in trouble and needs help? What are the red flags? Are they depressed? Are they being sexually abused? How do you talk to them about it? And how do you get help? Listen to the expert: Swiecicki is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director of The Dee Norton...

  7. #2a - Play this for your child (short version)

    Sure, it's hard to start that safety conversation with your child on sexual abuse. How about some help!? This "edutainment" audio program is designed to teach your kid age 8 to 13 how to be a better friend through a superhero dog named "Fetch." This short version (2a) gets right to the point in...

  8. #2b - Play this for your child (long version)

    Sure, it's hard to start that safety conversation with your child on sexual abuse. How about some help!? This "edutainment" audio program is designed to teach your kid age 8 to 13 how to be a better friend through a superhero dog named "Fetch." This longer version (2b) lasts a few minutes more…

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  9. #2 - Want kids safer? Have that "Safety Talk" on sexual abuse.

    Let's admit it. It's hard to have that safety talk about "private parts" and (when they are older) sexual assault. But these regular conversations make kid safer. So, how do you approach it? At what age should you even start? What if you haven't started yet? What do you say? Listen in and…

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  10. #1 - "Can you help me?"

    What happens if a child comes to you with a possible sexual abuse situation? How should you react? What do you say? What do you do? Who can help? Where can you go? This is critical information for you to know. **Tune in and subscribe now** ... to keep the children around you safe.

  11. Introducing Are They Safe? (Spoiler Alert: They can be - listen in!)

    Introduction to the podcast Every Child Safe. In this series, we'll give you the tools and research you need to look out for the children around you. We're solution-oriented, positive, conversational, and research-driven. Join us on our quest to make every child safe! **If you know a kid, please...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Looking out for children is everyone's responsibility. But with things like child sexual abuse, bullying, and depression lurking around - what do you exactly look for youth behavior, and what precisely should you do? Join Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist and head of a leading child advocacy center), Stafford Green (founder, CAPE- Child Abuse Prevention Education), and expert guests for the critical conversation, leading research, and tools to help us all keep every child safe.

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Stafford Green and Carole Swiecicki

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Looking out for children is everyone's responsibility. But with things like child sexual abuse, bullying, and depression lurking around - what do you exactly look for youth behavior, and what precisely should you do? Join Carole Swiecicki, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist and head of a leading child...

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Are they safe? is created and hosted by Stafford Green and Carole Swiecicki.
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