I work with children who are in foster care, and their parents who are working toward reunification. The book is intended for children who are starting to ask questions about their own or the opposite sexs parts and what they are for. Edelmans simple, yet clear message makes it easy to talk about a topic that often times is seen as taboo or uncomfortable. I read all of my verbal children this book, and teach parents how to involve their children in calling out, those are my private parts. The book is written in simple language using correct medical terminology and the illustrations are simple, friendly and alternately show caucasian and african american people. There are opportunities nearly every page to discuss with your child specifics for your situation like what you call private parts, people you can talk to, scenarios to practice, and how, if you tell someone something is wrong and they dont help, you should keep telling until someone does, even no one believes you until. Lets talk about body boundaries, consent and respect. The rhyming story and simple, friendly illustrations provide a way to sensitively share and discuss the topic, guiding young children to understand that their private parts belong to them alone. You will find a mixture of books in this list some are just about the private body parts, whilst others are bigger books that talk about many things, inluding. My private parts are private is a essential book for parents and professionals who work with families.
Masturbation is quite common in kids four to eight and possibly those even younger, says noon. This is how you talk to kids about their private parts. Karate tiger limited steelbook edition limited edition. My private parts are private a guide for teaching children about. If your child is more interested in his own private parts than someone elses, thats fine, too. The book adamantly insists that no one, ever, under any circumstances should touch a childs genitals and it preaches this message over and. The overriding message of my body belongs to me is that if someone touches your private parts, tell your mom, your dad, your teacher, or another safe. My first afrikaans body parts picture book with english translations. Top 15 musthave childrens books on personal safety and. They were complete naked and didnt even cover their private parts. Here you will find some children s books about private parts.
It helps adults and children talk about sexual abuse together in a way. Lets go and get a good book so we can learn about bodies together in a healthy and appropriate way. Kids and parents love that the author and her daughter wrote and illustrated it together. An excellent approach to discussing safety, sexual curiosity, and abuse. Its not the stork a book about girls, boys, robie h. A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent, and respectful relationships by jayneen sanders and anna hancock jul 1, 2016.