Teaching children about personal boundaries and body safety is a crucial aspect of parenting. Empowering your child with the knowledge to distinguish between safe and unsafe touch can protect them ...

Consent and body safety education for preschool children gives them important lessons in understanding boundary awareness, being respectful of other people's boundaries, and being able to identify ...

Studies show that kids as young as 3 years old can have body image concerns. Author Susan Verde was an elementary school teacher who saw kids forming judgments about their bodies very early on and ...

Amy Dawel receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Prevention is key. Just as early eating habits often carry through to adulthood, we can set the stage for good mental health from birth ...

As summer winds down and families prepare for another school year, excitement fills the air. New backpacks, fresh school supplies, and the promise of learning adventures ahead create a buzz of ...

Great! Your kid already knows how to name their feelings. But naming feelings is just the first step. The real magic happens when children develop emotional awareness: understanding not just what they ...