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| The journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step | ||
Harry Grimm’s |
1. Be Calm and Reassuring A child should learn to be cautious, alert and prepared—not fearful. Children are less fearful when they are given the skills, information and confidence they need to act on their own behalf
2. Give Permission to Say “No” and Go Tell Explain that there are different kinds of secrets –okay secrets and tell secrets. Tell children that if they are asked to keep a special secret about touching they should say “No, I’m going to tell.” Tell them they have the right to say “no” even to someone who threatens them or to someone they know (when children are hurt, it’s usually by someone they know, not a stranger)
3. Teach them to Check with Others First Teach children to check with others before changing plans or going anywhere—even with an adult the child knows well. 4. Teach them to Identify Trusted Adults Talk openly about who a child would go to in an emergency. Cite specific examples such as: the person using a cash register at the mall, a mother with children, or a teacher at school
More tips coming soon |
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