Have you ever had a bad feeling about dropping your child off at an unfamiliar place? Whether it’s a daycare, camp, or even a friend's house, there’s likely a reason that our mother’s instinct kicks in. Rosalia Rivera joined me in a conversation regarding child abuse and I was shocked to hear how prevalent it is. Although the topic may seem uncomfortable, Rosalia provides us with tips to educate and empower our children to ensure their safety.

Rosalia is a passionate consent educator, sexual literacy advocate, TEDx speaker, change agent, and survivor turned thriver. She is also the host of the About Consent Podcast, the founder of Consent Parenting, and Consentwear. She has three missions; to help parents and caregivers to empower their children and lives through consent education, to help childhood sexual trauama survivors find their voice, rediscover their power, and reclaim their innate sexual divinity, and to dismantle shame around sexuality through education and awareness.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to start teaching your children about body safety
• Reframing the conversation of sexual abuse prevention with our children
• The definition of grooming and signs to look out for
• What “secret safety” is and how it can be a great defense
• Different safety strategies to give your child based on their age 
• Recommendations to educate children who are at a higher risk for abuse

Resources:

CONSENTparenting Tools and Resources

Grooming Handout

Consent Letters

Book: Can I Give You a Squish

Book: C is for Consent

Book: A Hug

Book: I said No

Kimberly King Body Boss Bootcamp

Connect with Rosalia:

Website

Podcast

Facebook: @CONSENTparenting

Instagram: @consentparenting

Vlog/Blog

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Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

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