Kids and teens almost never lie about abuse, so believe them when they say something
It’s vitally important if a child tells you they’re being abused, or if they seem unsure what is happening to them is abusive, that you believe them. The stakes are too high not to even if they are in the tiny percentage of children making an untrue claim.
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“Really young kids won’t remember abuse” is a dangerous myth during child development
Human memories are deeply complex, personal, and likely form at extremely early ages. Babies and toddlers can exhibit signs of abuse long into adulthood.
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Teaching Body Safety to Young Kids
Body safety comes down to consent, but how do you teach consent to a child at the age of 5?
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When yelling at a child becomes verbal abuse
Verbal abuse doesn’t get the attention it deserves in the scope of child welfare compared to more insidious forms like physical abuse.
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