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Misha Says No: Teaching kids to set body boundaries

Teaching children about body autonomy and consent is an important tool to help prevent exploitation. Understanding body autonomy and consent at a young age can empower a child to speak up and say “no” if an unsafe situation occurs. It can also equip children to report unsafe behaviour if it happens. This is a book about listening and respecting children when they say no to being touched or hugged or kissed – even if its someone they know very well.

Self-reading age: 5 to 8 years  |  Read-aloud age: 3 years onward

What kids will learn from this book:
  • They decide who touches them and how they can say no if they don’t want to be touched
  • Some body parts are private and shouldn’t be touched/seen by others except for specific situations
In this book:
  • A note to the reader on the importance of empowering children body safety and consent education as well as supporting and respecting their choices about how they wish to be touched.
  • Discussion questions for parents and educators to start meaningful conversations around body safety and consent.

300.00

if-you-dont-want-a-hug-just-say-noHow can this book help you teach your child about consent?

Books are a great way to teach young kids to verbalize their consent without fear. It’s also important to create a supportive and nurturing environment where they feel safe expressing themselves.

  • Introduce the concept of consent and bodily autonomy from a young age, using age-appropriate language and examples.
  • Encourage your child to express their feelings and preferences openly, and validate their emotions without judgment.
  • Role-play different situations with your child where they may need to assert their boundaries or verbalize their consent. Provide guidance and support as needed.
  • Normalize the idea of saying no in everyday interactions, and reassure your child that it’s okay to refuse physical touch that makes them uncomfortable.
Weight 0.100 kg
Dimensions 24 × 17.8 × 0.3 cm
Binding

Staple-bound

Print length

28 pages

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