EmpowED
Welcome to EmpowEd, our blog where we share advice and resources to help empower children through education around Body Safety, Consent, Social & Emotional Intelligence, Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Our Last Taboo — Child Sexual Abuse
Every day I feel more and more hopeful that our last taboo in this our ‘modern’ and ‘forward-thinking society’ is being, not only discussed, but acted upon. The prevention of...
Our Last Taboo — Child Sexual Abuse
Every day I feel more and more hopeful that our last taboo in this our ‘modern’ and ‘forward-thinking society’ is being, not only discussed, but acted upon. The prevention of...
Why I Wrote Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept
Many years ago when I was having a break from teaching, I worked as an editor at an educational publisher. One of the first books I ever edited was a...
Why I Wrote Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept
Many years ago when I was having a break from teaching, I worked as an editor at an educational publisher. One of the first books I ever edited was a...
Reassurance After a Child has Disclosed Sexual ...
As a parent of three teenagers, I was horrified to read of a mother and father’s reaction to their child’s rape at a friend’s party. The 14-year-old was drugged and...
Reassurance After a Child has Disclosed Sexual ...
As a parent of three teenagers, I was horrified to read of a mother and father’s reaction to their child’s rape at a friend’s party. The 14-year-old was drugged and...
Which Child is Being Sexually Abused?
I am currently back teaching, working daily with 24 + active kids ranging from 5 to 12 years. I am loving every moment of their raucous enthusiasm and their overall...
Which Child is Being Sexually Abused?
I am currently back teaching, working daily with 24 + active kids ranging from 5 to 12 years. I am loving every moment of their raucous enthusiasm and their overall...
PLEASE Believe a Child Who Reveals Sexual Abuse
A young face peered out at me yesterday on my Newsfeed. Her name was Jade. She had a heart-shaped pixie face with eyes red-rimmed. If our eyes are the window...
PLEASE Believe a Child Who Reveals Sexual Abuse
A young face peered out at me yesterday on my Newsfeed. Her name was Jade. She had a heart-shaped pixie face with eyes red-rimmed. If our eyes are the window...
In light of the Rolf Harris allegations…
In light of the Rolf Harris allegations... as parents and educators we need to listen up! Whether Rolf Harris proves to be guilty or not, what this media coverage highlights...
In light of the Rolf Harris allegations…
In light of the Rolf Harris allegations... as parents and educators we need to listen up! Whether Rolf Harris proves to be guilty or not, what this media coverage highlights...
Age Appropriate and Inappropriate Sexual Behavi...
Normal sexual behavior Children have a natural curiosity about their bodies and sex. This is normal. If you see any of the following behaviors, try not to react in a...
Age Appropriate and Inappropriate Sexual Behavi...
Normal sexual behavior Children have a natural curiosity about their bodies and sex. This is normal. If you see any of the following behaviors, try not to react in a...
An important question on sexual abuse preventio...
Of late, as an author and an advocate of sexual abuse prevention education, I have been asking myself a fundamental, yet very important question. A question that links to the...
An important question on sexual abuse preventio...
Of late, as an author and an advocate of sexual abuse prevention education, I have been asking myself a fundamental, yet very important question. A question that links to the...