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Recent Mental Health Blog | Protective Behaviors PostsNot All Men Sexually Abuse Childrenby Megan BaylissAustralia celebrates Father's Day on the first Sunday in September. That makes it this Sunday. Because the world's countries celebrate Father's day on different dates we are provided with multiple opportunities to be reminded of how special Dads are. Talking with Children About Sexuality.by Megan BaylissThe best protection from sexual assault that we can offer our children is to combine clear protective behavior skills with sexuality education. Previous blogs on the BITSS model of protective play covered different games to play for aiding skill development. BITSS of Say No.by Megan BaylissIt has always struck me as strange that while we want our children to grow into confident, assertive adults, we do not allow them to practice assertiveness as children. BITSS of Touchby Megan BaylissAny touch can quickly turn from good to bad. So too can sexual activity and the grooming process that leads up to sexual abuse. Therefore, it is VERY important your child understands good touches/bad touches. Just as adults have the authority to say no at any time, so too do children. BITSS of Intuitionby Megan BaylissIntuition is the adult term for what kids know as early warning signs. It is said that females have better intuition than males because girls are more sensitive. Perhaps that's only because some of us train our sons NOT to rely on their intuition and not to show their feelings about things. BITSS of Body Ownership.by Megan BaylissFrom the moment we are born, our body belongs to us. Our body is part of our human signature. Babies may need to rely on adults to care for them but each baby's body is still unique: they have their own skin, tone, imprints, hair, voice, size and shape. The BITSS to Teach Children About Protective Behaviorsby Megan BaylissYesterday we looked at The Protective Behavior Program. Today I'd like to share another, super easy model of Protective Behaviors. The BITSS you need to remember to help keep your kids safe. Protective Behaviors for Personal Safetyby Megan BaylissProtective Behaviors is a sensible, down to earth plan for personal safety in any risky situation. Protective Behaviors cover sun, road, water, poison, health and personal safety. |
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