My Body, My Safety

Kids who know body-safety rules are safer and know how to get help.

Why this matters (for parents): Use calm, matter-of-fact language and correct names for body parts. Repeat these talks often. Tell your child they will never be in trouble for telling you something.

A mom talking warmly with a girl and a boy on a porch swing

Lessons

  1. My Body Belongs to Mebody autonomy, and you are in charge of your body.
  2. Private Parts Are Privatethe parts covered by a swimsuit or underwear. Use correct names (wording in the parent guide).
  3. Safe and Unsafe Touchsafe touches (hugs from family when you want them, high-fives), unsafe touches, and how to tell the difference
  4. No Secrets, Only Surprisessurprises are happy and get told soon. Secrets that make you uncomfortable must be told.
  5. Warning Signssomeone asking you to keep secrets, giving gifts to get you alone, asking to see or touch private parts, or sh
  6. Say No, Get Away, Tellpractice with role-play.
  7. Online Safetynever share your name, address, school or photos; don't talk to strangers online; tell a parent about anything
  8. Trust Your Gutthe "uh-oh feeling" and listening to it.
  9. Watch How Adults Acttrust the adults who keep you safe, respect your "no," and never ask for secrets.
  10. My Trusted Circlenaming 5 trusted adults.

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