How to Talk to Your Child About Molestation
Talk using terms the child understands., Focus the discussion on "safety" rather than on "abuse.", Maintain an open...
Parenting tips, childcare advice, and guides for building a happy family life.
Talk using terms the child understands., Focus the discussion on "safety" rather than on "abuse.", Maintain an open...
Take notice of the subject's honesty., Take notice of the type of people one likes to hang around., Take notice of how...
Understand age-appropriate sexual behavior., Identify common sexual behavior in pre-school children (0-5 years): Using...
Take a deep breath., Listen closely., Write down the narrative word for word., Tell them that they're doing the right...
Teach your child which body parts are private., Explain the importance of privacy to your child., Warn your child of...
Contact the caseworker., Get copies of all reports., Make yourself available., Follow up after the investigation...
Know the importance of discussing sexual abuse., Provide an age-appropriate explanation of sex., Start the conversation...
Locate the child., Decide if you want to report anonymously., Search for local hotlines., Call the police., Follow up...
Identify controlling behaviors., Accept responsibility for your actions., Do not obsess about pleasing your parent(s)...
Sketch the loop., Finish the ribbon shape., Erase unwanted lines and marks., Darken the lines., Shade the ribbon...
Offer your child verbal and emotional support., Reach out to professionals for help and safety., Seek medical care for...
Watch for sudden changes in behavior., Take note if the child suddenly falls back on behaviors they have outgrown...
Provide access to parenting classes., Emphasize reasonable expectations for children., Explain to parents what physical...
Notice any physical warning signs in the child., Pay attention to any behavioral signs in the child., Understand...
Find a good therapist., Seek a support group of others who share the same trauma., Buy a notebook or blank book, or...
Teach your children safety basics first., Select an age-appropriate book and teach your child the parts of the body...
Call the police if the child is in immediate danger., Locate your local Child Protective Services., Call CPS., Provide...
If you’re a neighbor who suspects abuse in a family, report it to your local authorities, be it police, child...
Identify emotional abuse., Comfort your child when he or she is upset., Listen to your child when he or she needs to...
Get help if you are in danger., Call the police., Sign a written statement., Help in the investigation., Seek a...
Show sympathy., Offer to help., Say something positive about the child., Get the child’s attention., Smile., Intervene...
Pay attention to any unexplained injuries., Look specifically for burns., Look specifically for bruises., Look...
Call the police in an emergency., Find your local child abuse hotline., Make a detailed report., Understand your legal...
Keep records of all communications., Change your locks and passwords., Avoid making negative comments about the...
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