Join me as I talk through what elementary schoolers need to know at each age, plus tips and strategies to help you create a culture of consent in your home. Time stamps for key messages are below to help you skip to relevant sections if desired. Correction: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s response to the sexual assault and harassment allegations was a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3XaJQrCia4 (video montage), not a written statement including photos. Apologies for the mistake. Note: links are not affiliate links; I only recommend books I wholeheartedly endorse Book: https://www.drlauramcguire.com/creating-cultures-of-consent-book (Creating Cultures of Consent by Dr. Laura McGuire) Dr. Laura McGuire’s quote about consent (at 5:09) is: “Above all, consent is respect for the dignity, personhood and well-being of every living thing. It means not simply asking for or receiving permission but holistically seeing each person that you interact with and wanting them to enthusiastically and wholeheartedly choose whether to interact with you or not.” from: https://msmagazine.com/2021/05/03/sex-education-consent-rape-culture/ (https://msmagazine.com/2021/05/03/sex-education-consent-rape-culture/) Key Messages for K-2 (ages 4-7) (10:00) They are the boss of their own body and they have the right to say who touches them, when, and how. Child nutrition and intuitive eating resources: https://kidseatincolor.com/ (https://kidseatincolor.com) http://beekaynutrition.com/ (http://beekaynutrition.com) https://christyharrison.com/ (https://christyharrison.com) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250786609 (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250786609) https://virginiasolesmith.substack.com/ (https://virginiasolesmith.substack.com) Book: https://bookshop.org/books/we-listen-to-our-bodies/9781631985003 (We Listen to Our Bodies) by https://www.lydiambowers.com/ (Lydia Bowers) (22:10) They should ask before touching others' bodies. Book: https://bookshop.org/books/don-t-hug-doug-he-doesn-t-like-it/9781984813022 (Don’t Hug Doug (He Doesn’t Like It)) by https://www.carriefinison.com/ (Carrie Finison) (24:42) How to respectfully communicate their own boundaries and respect the boundaries of others. Articles by Dr. Laura McGuire about consent: https://www.kinkly.com/a-short-history-of-sexual-consent/2/17399 (A Short History of Sexual Consent) https://msmagazine.com/2021/05/03/sex-education-consent-rape-culture/ (https://msmagazine.com/2021/05/03/sex-education-consent-rape-culture/) https://www.edutopia.org/article/role-education-preventing-sexual-misconduct (https://www.edutopia.org/article/role-education-preventing-sexual-misconduct) Key Messages for Grades 3-5 (ages 8-10) Everything above, plus: (32:46) The relationship between consent, boundaries, and bodily autonomy. Book: https://bookshop.org/books/let-s-talk-about-body-boundaries-consent-and-respect-teach-children-about-body-ownership-respect-feelings-choices-and-recognizing-bullying-behavi-9781925089189/9781925089189 (Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect) by https://e2epublishing.info/jay (Jayneen Sanders) (39:45) Their rights and responsibilities related to consent, what can make it difficult to adhere to those, and what to do about it. Book: https://bookshop.org/books/consent-for-kids-boundaries-respect-and-being-in-charge-of-you-9780316457736/9780316457736 (Consent for Kids) by https://www.rachelannbrian.com/ (Rachel Brian) (44:34) Ways that peers can pressure others and effective responses. Want to learn more or get in touch? Join our https://www.everybodytalks.co/subscribe (newsletter.) Follow every.body talks on https://www.instagram.com/every.bodytalks/ (Instagram). Check out every.body talks' https://www.everybodytalks.co (website). Email us: hello@everybodytalks.co
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