Episode 17: Teaching Consent to Our Youngest Children in Light of the Cornell 7 with guest host Konika Wong
Parenting MattersShow Notes
Episode 17 with guest host Konika Wong: In this episode, we explore how parents can introduce consent and body literacy to young children, emphasizing the importance of early conversations, empathy, and respecting boundaries to empower the next generation. Key Topics: Introducing consent to young children through books and conversationsThe importance of naming body parts and personal spaceStrategies for respectful boundary setting and modelingHandling microaggressions and teaching empathyEncouraging children to trust their intuition and feelingsThe role of parents and caregivers in modeling respect and boundariesTeaching children to be upstanders and speak up for othersBalancing safety, safety boundaries, and respecting autonomyThe impact of early boundary setting on future behaviorResources and books for teaching body literacy and consent Links: Learn more about Girl Power Science and Konika Wong here: girlpowerscience.com
Links mentioned in the show: "What are we Teaching our Boys?" Parent Education on Tuesday, October 20 from 7 - 8:30 pm PT
"I'm the Boss of My Body!" consent and boundaries workshop for preschool - grade 2 (all genders) on Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Grab a copy of "How to Tame a Tickle Monster - A First Book About Body Safety" on our web-site here: [Girl Power Science Website] or on Amazon here: [LINK]
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