In this episode, Traci interviews Laura Evans, a warrior momma of four and an advocate for child safety. They discuss the topic of child sexual abuse and the importance of addressing it openly and sensitively. Laura shares her personal experience of her daughter being sexually abused by their next-door neighbor and emphasizes the need for education and prevention. They provide practical tips for parents, such as creating a safe space for children to talk, teaching them about consent, and not keeping secrets. Laura also highlights the importance of believing children when they disclose abuse and encourages open and ongoing conversations with them. In this conversation, Laura Evans and Traci Peterson discuss how to talk to children about body safety and prevent child sexual abuse. Laura shares her personal experience and provides valuable insights and strategies for parents. They discuss the importance of open-ended questions, modeling consent, and normalizing conversations about body parts and boundaries. They also touch on sibling safety and the difference between curiosity and sexual abuse. Laura shares the inspiring story behind the Willowfield Foundation, which provides free mental health therapy scholarships to survivors of abuse. This conversation will empower you to protect your children and create a safe environment for open communication.
00:00
Introduction: Addressing the Dark Reality
08:58
Shattering Illusions: Child Sexual Abuse in Affluent Neighborhoods
10:17
Statistics and Predators: Recognizing the Scope of the Problem
16:33
Creating a Safe Space: Open Conversations and Unconditional Love
19:33
Teaching Consent: Empowering Children to Say No
21:33
No Secrets, Only Surprises: Promoting Openness and Honesty
23:09
Believing Children: Overcoming the Fear of Disclosure
26:50
Ongoing Conversations: Navigating the Uncomfortable
27:46
Prevention through Education: Empowering Children to Protect Themselves
27:57
Introduction and Importance of Open-Ended Questions
29:32
Empowering Children through Open-Ended Questions
31:25
Modeling Consent and Teaching Body Safety
33:38
Normalizing Conversations about Body Parts and Boundaries
35:39
Addressing Sibling Safety
36:46
Differentiating Curiosity and Sexual Abuse
41:06
The Inspiring Story of the Willowfield Foundation
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