Join Sanchita Daswani, a pediatric nutritionist, and Rinie Gupta, a pediatric sleep consultant, as they discuss the vital importance of teaching children about body safety. This episode is designed for mothers with children under five, offering practical advice on how to start these conversations early. With alarming statistics highlighting the rise in child sexual abuse, Sanchita and Rinie provide a roadmap for parents to equip their children with the knowledge they need to stay safe. They share effective strategies, including age-appropriate language, recommended books, and role-playing scenarios to help children recognize and respond to uncomfortable situations. Tune in for empowering insights that will help you protect your child and foster open communication about body safety.
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[Blog] Ep 51. Body Safety 101: Protecting Your Little Ones
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As modern parents, we prepare our children for school, social challenges, and the world’s demands but there’s one conversation too many families still shy away from: body safety. The discomfort around this topic is real, especially in Indian households where sexual education is often avoided or stigmatized. But it's time we talk about it boldly and clea…
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01:33 Why we need to teach our kids about body safety
05:18 Stages of teaching body safety at every age
05:54 Using correct terminology of body parts
08:07 Recommended books and role play
13:16 Good touch vs bad touch
15:53 How to teach kids to handle bad touch
17:50 How to help kids identify safe network
19:31 The steps parents need to take
22:49 Setting boundaries with family members
28:51 Handling secrets vs surprises
33:01 Signs of abuses to look for
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Book recommendations:
https://www.menstrupedia.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorc-63d4Qod1LDjQFuRDb1cAVKA8G1oLiWh1DNAZpGotDgKLUs2
https://www.amazon.com/Private-Parts-are-Learning-inappropriately/dp/1761160257
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