A Very Touching Book

I was reminded today because of a conversation with a new friends how much I love this book for children when discussing issues of bodies and appropriate touching. I feel very passionately that sex needs to be an topic openly discussed with my children and family so they feel safe to ask questions, clarify, and tell me when something is not right. It will NOT be a taboo topic at the Heffernan house just like it wasn't taboo to talk about it in my home growing up.

I read this book to my niece last month and at first she wasn't quite sure what to think of the book that her aunt was reading but by the end I think she understood what my message was all about. This book talks about girl and boys body parts, the difference between good and bad touching, and most importantly secret touching. It is a great book to talk with your kids about sexual abuse in a way that won't sexualize them too early and that will help them understand that they can tell you when they've been asked to keep secrets about touching. Plus, the illustrations are quite delightful.

It comes highly recommended by my professor that teaches our sexuality class too and has dealt with many sexually abused clients.

Take a sneak peek. You can get it as cheap as $6 buckaroos here.

Here's to lowering the cases of sexual abuse through education!!