ABOUT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Remind your children every month or two what you have taught them. Use real-life examples to explain what you mean. A child that understands that Mommy…
Read moreSexual abuse is often confusing for a child. Abusers often manipulate children by making them feel that this is a loving interaction, that it is normal.…
Read moreThe moment a child discloses abuse will most likely be remembered as one of the toughest moments of their life. It is our job to make it as easy as possible…
Read moreWhile we can never guarantee that our children will have the fortitude to escape a bad situation (especially when abusers are often people they know &…
Read moreWhile many use the term “monster” to describe sexual abusers – they do not usually come into the life of their victim formed as such.…
Read moreWe’ve probably all experienced a moment where we were around someone or in a situation and had an uneasy feeling, usually in our stomach. We could…
Read moreEven convicted abusers have admitted being surprised by how easy it was to get a child to keep their abuse a secret. Secrecy is, obviously, essential…
Read moreLet your children know they are not allowed to accept gifts, money, or special favors without asking a parent first. It can be confusing for a child…
Read moreIf someone threatens them, or does something that they feel is wrong or makes them uncomfortable, you want them to tell you. You will be proud of them…
Read moreYou may fear this question, but can you blame them for being curious? Young children 3-6 years will most likely be OK with simply being told that the…
Read moreBefore you know it, your child will figure out that boys and girls are different in more ways than one. They may see you dressing/toileting, or watch…
Read moreWe brush our teeth and use floss, but sometimes a big person has to help. Sometimes they might have a hair or piece of food stuck in their mouth…
Read moreBy example, teach your children that “no” will be respected if they do not want to be touched (ex. tickling, hugging, or kissing). If your…
Read moreA child is sometimes forced to sit on the lap of an adult for that “memorable” photo of them screaming & squirming. It’s…
Read moreSometimes it is necessary for a person to touch or look your child’s private parts. When you’re changing a diaper, applying cream, washing…
Read moreChildren thrive on structure at a very early age. Just like scheduling naps, bedtime routines, timeouts, teaching manners etc. Children want to know what…
Read moreIf you’re teaching your baby the names of body parts, by all means start now to say the proper name for their genitalia. “Penis” is…
Read moreRepublished from wesurviveabuse.com How do good parents miss child sexual abuse? It is simply by not asking the right questions. One day my son went to…
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