My Body Belongs to Me: A Parent's Guide: How to Talk with Young Children about Personal Boundaries, Respect, and Consent [Paperback]

Teach kids about the importance of boundaries and consent

Teaching your child about responsibility and respect—especially when it comes to their bodies—is a big job, and tackling sensitive topics isn't easy. This book is your guide to starting those critical conversations with kids as young as 3, using language and examples that they can understand. Learning how to set boundaries for themselves and recognize the boundaries of others will help kids develop their own self-esteem and stay safe.

InMy Body Belongs to Me, you'll learn about:

• Where to start—Explore relatable scenarios and basic guidelines from an author and mother with decades of experience teaching families to navigate these delicate issues.
• What to say—Discover ways to talk to your child about their body and their safety without making them feel guilty, confused, or frightened.
• What to do—Learn how to answer tough questions from your child and model healthy examples of boundaries, consent, and body safety through your own behavior.

Empower your child to assert their body boundaries and respect others with this book about consent for kids.ELIZABETH SCHROEDER, EdD, MSW,is an award-winning educator, trainer, consultant, and author specializing in parent-child communication about sexuality-related topics. She has provided consultation and training for schools and organizations around the world for nearly 30 years. She holds a Doctorate of Education from Widener University and a Master of Social Work from New York University. For more information, visit her website at www.drschroe.com. This is the book you have been waiting for to help you get clarity about how to talk to children about their bodies, boundaries, respect, consent, and emotions. It offers practical guidelines and is written in an open, direct, inclusive, and funny manner. I wish I had had it when my child was young. It ilÄ