Best safety books for children according to redditors
We found 32 Reddit comments discussing the best safety books for children. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 32 Reddit comments discussing the best safety books for children. We ranked the 13 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Don't do anything investigatory. Nothing that could make someone accuse you of putting words in her mouth.
I would read a book like this with her (esp. the part about some secrets shouldn't be kept) and then brainstorm a list of trusted adults with her that she could tell if anyone ever violated her boundaries, and make sure she knows you are available. Teachers, Dad, school counselor, etc. Also mention that if a kid tells someone and the grownup doesn't do anything, or shuts her down, tell someone else. (Grownups sometimes don't know what to do, but most do, make it about a grownup making a mistake, in case she has told mom and mom rejected.) Don't push- she might need to work up courage or process new info if someone has been grooming her.
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Dad could do this, too.
I'll give you the same answer I gave last time.
If you’re working with young or special needs kids I’ve found this book to be an awesome resource for teaching about lockdown safety. I can be a superhero during a lockdown
Here are a couple of books to get the conversation started with young kids:
I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878076493/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_h99xzbWBYE121
Do You Have a Secret? (Let's Talk About It!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764131702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_M-9xzb7PWXC7N
Your Body Belongs to You https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807594733/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e.9xzb64WRCE9
Otis Reading - Sitting on the dock of the bay A toss up between this and Too got to handle, but nobody has to put up with dodgy singing on an islandz
The Police - Message in a bottle My Dad and I would listen to this in his car on the way to school. Good times.
Oasis - The Master Plan This song has always pulled me out of dark and troubled places in the past. I don’t even know what it means.
There’s an unintentional theme in that lot...
[As for a book, there can only be one choice surely?](How to Survive on a Deserted Island https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1429622822/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UsxeAbWW99AMY) Besides, I’ve got the complete works of Shakespeare and that other book to flip through now and then....
Luxury: Yorkshire tea.
There’s only one obvious answer here.
If I had to save one from the waves it would have to be Oasis. The rest are great but only Mr Gallagher can remind me of home.
I think it's curiosity, though definitely crosses personal boundaries.
Have you discussed asking permission?
Maybe get a book for children about our bodies.
And these books may be helpful.
http://www.amazon.com/Its-Body-Uncomfortable-Childrens-prevention/dp/0943990033
http://www.amazon.com/Your-Belongs-Cornelia-Maude-Spelman/dp/0807594733
http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Space-Camp-Julia-Cook/dp/1931636877
http://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Mandees-Good-Touch-Bad/dp/1935274546
There are others on Amazon.
I just really don't know what else to say.
I would choose "How to Survive on a Deserted Island"
I agree with others that it sounds like the first step is just teaching her how to politely interact with strangers - it's okay to wave or say hi, but it's not okay to touch them, etc. Reading something like A Little Book About Safety might help reinforce those ideas. In a couple years you could also try The Berestein Bears Learn About Strangers.
For more specifically talking about body safety, you might check out Your Body Belongs to You or Miles is the Boss of his Body. Or if you want to frame the discussion in terms of more general safety topics, maybe I Can Be Safe.
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How to Survive On a Deserted Island
Here is a website that reviews a few different books. The one for younger kids that I've used is "Your Body Belongs to You". The one with genital words that is more mature is ["A Very Touching Book"] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0961103418/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xn2MAbGGVPEJH).
Is it What Would You Do?
i bought this, my 3 year old loves it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0807594733/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies
Specially given the other front-page topic.
You can get books that teach children about body autonomy and what to do when someone touches them in a way they are not comfortable with.
Some from my amazon wishlist:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0807553190
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0987186019
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0935699104
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0807594741
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982121601/
Something like Your Body Belongs to You?
http://www.amazon.com/Your-Belongs-Cornelia-Maude-Spelman/dp/0807594733/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A5K7S85WR0N39J521P4
Could it have been What Would You Do? https://www.amazon.com/What-Would-You-Linda-Schwartz/dp/0881601969
I had this book, and as I recall, each scenario was illustrated and it covered not just dangerous situations but also things like getting your period at school or not having enough lunch money.
NTA.
This is a good book to reinforce this. I read it with my 3 yo daughter.
Your Body Belongs to You https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807594733?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It’s not perfect, but it’s a good early introduction. I do add clarifications about examples and include specific body parts when I read it.
Of course, modern kids get their own stuff
How to survive on a desert island -- sorry just couldn't resist.
This should help.
NTA for being creeped out. You have EVERY RIGHT to be creeped out about that.
I dont want to really say you are TA about how you handled your daughter with this interaction but there isnt really another choice for this sub. I'm not going to sit here and bash you - as a mom of a daughter too we need to build each other up and learn from our mistakes. Looking from the outside in this situation its easy to look back and judge, but I think if/when this happens in the future you should rehearse a few things so you stand up for yourself and show your daughter a more appropriate response. Women have been made to feel as though we need to be polite and not make waves when we feel uncomfortable, especially in public. And unfortunately we pass those feelings to our kids. However, this interaction taught her that she needs to acknowledge compliments by people she doesn't know or want to engage with. It's equivalent to a man telling a woman that "she would be prettier if she smiled for him" or something like that.
When he offered the cake to her and told her not tell you, it can be hard to speak up because you don't want to make a scene that could upset your daughter ("we didn't want this cake, thank you though" "but mama I want cake!!") And how do you explain in the moment to her what is going on?
The cake interaction is a great way to talk to your daughter about not ever keeping secrets from you when a stranger (or even a family member) tells her to. That can set her up to not speak up if she is made to feel uncomfortable. Maybe I'm too overprotective of my own daughter but if some stranger acted that way to her I would have pulled him aside and let him know that I didnt appreciate that (not aggressively, but just in a "hey thanks for the cake, but we are teaching her not to keep secrets, and I didnt really like how you said that to her. Maybe in the future dont do that unless you get permission from the parents, k?)
I would absolutely call the restaurant and let them know about the interaction you had with the waiter because it was inappropriate. People are saying hes harmless, and maybe he is, but times change and things like that just shouldn't happen any more.
There are a ton of great kids books you can find too that address how to handle situations like this in the future and have been mentioned on blogs. One I have that I really like is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Body-What-Say-Goes-relationships/dp/1925089266/ref=zg_bs_3242_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3HSHPSGC4JP1Q1YN8VKK
Hang in there momma :)