Teen dating violence is more common than you may think. In this article Ms. Christie lays out the facts and warning signs, to empower you, as parents, to protect your teens through education and appropriate limits. Read below for the full scoop!“It’s complicated”…a common response when adults, and even adolescents, are asked about their romantic [...]
About the Video This video is an excellent resource for parents to utilize in teaching children about boundaries and the importance of reporting inappropriate touching. It is appropriate for preschool and elementary aged children and is best used in combination with parental discussion of each issue addressed. Parents should watch the video before [...]
Talking to Children About Sexual Abuse By Adam Benton, PhD Sexual abuse is something that every parent fears for their children, yet most struggles to talk about it. The truth is, as much as we hate to think about it, child sexual abuse happens far more often than most realize. In fact, sexual abuse occurs [...]
Parent Tips for Preventing Child Sexual Abuse From the American Academy of Pediatrics A Dreamstime.com Photo Sexual abuse is a difficult subject for most people to discuss, and especially difficult for parents to discuss with their children. But as frightening as the topic may be, sexual abuse is a serious and, unfortunately, common [...]
