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My Body Belongs to Me
Two-Book Bundle for Caregivers and Young Children
This two-book bundle gives parents and caregivers tools to begin conversations with their young children about body safety, personal boundaries, respect and consent.
“My Body Belongs to Me”: A Parent’s Guide outlines guidelines for talking with your child, including example scripts for conversation and guidance for addressing difficult topics. “My Body Belongs to Me,” a selected children’s book as a companion to the parent’s guide, uses rhyme and illustration to convey the message that children have the right to be safe from unwanted touch. These two books were selected by community partners at Bay Area Hospital’s Kids’ HOPE Center in Coos Bay.
Learn more about The Ford Family Foundation’s long-term focus on child sexual abuse prevention as well as how you and your community can access prevention training.
“My Body Belongs to Me”: A Parent’s Guide
Available in English
Author: Elizabeth Schroeder, EdD, MSW
Year of Publishing: 2021
Number of Pages: 82
My Body Belongs to Me
Available in English or Spanish
Author: Jill Starishevsky
Illustrator: Angela Padrón
Year of Publishing: 2014
Number of Pages: 27
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Reviews
Dana Goodale (verified owner) –
I couldn’t wait for this book to arrive so I checked it out at the local library. So excited to add it to my lending library now. The scripts and songs were great to help with navigating the delicate subject nature. Great for kids 3+
mingomom (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this bundle to any parent or guardian. As uncomfortable as talking to our children can be, this makes it easier and much more helpful in navigating those situations we may be faced with. The children’s version is simple, straightforward, and to the point which I appreciate. The parents guide has tips and suggestions on how to navigate those conversations we may not yet be prepared for. Highly recommended.
Chloe Lundabolt (verified owner) –
This bundle is so helpful! It makes what can be a difficult conversation easier to start. A great resource for parents or anyone who works with children!
jan (verified owner) –
Such an important book to have and share with others.
Amanda Littke-Kellam (verified owner) –
Excellent book for teaching kids about body autonomy, consent, and disclosing abuse to safe adults. The accompanying caregiver guide is nicely organized, comprehensive, and written by a sexual health professional.
Blibertad (verified owner) –
The book has been a helpful conversation starter with our 3 year old. It has given her language to talk about body safety and ask questions/talk though scenarios – crucial tools in preventing child abuse.
Sage Halvorson (verified owner) –
I really liked there was a children’s version and adult book. The book is a useful book to have on a child’s shelf so that a child can begin to understand how to stay safe.
alyssakornbrath (verified owner) –
Loved how there was a books for kids too
cpotts (verified owner) –
Great bundle that provides information and empowerment for parents to have important safety conversations
AlanaK (verified owner) –
Good set for parents and child.
Lindsay (verified owner) –
Great book.
Towne1991 (verified owner) –
This is such a wonderful resource to parents and guardians and supporting them and navigating a very important and very challenging subject to communicate to children
Towne1991 (verified owner) –
This is such a great resource to parents and guardians and supporting them and navigating a very important and very challenging subject to communicate to children
Jacqueline Quiroz (verified owner) –
I was so excited when the book bundle arrived so I could share the story with my kids in their first language (spanish), ever since we read “My body belongs to me” my three year old always says my body is mine and no one else should touch my private parts. This book was clear, concise and great for any age.
Libbie Stitzel (verified owner) –
This is a great introduction for kids on body safety and personal boundaries. My kids love it!
Angela Graves (verified owner) –
Beautiful bundle! Hope to share with others in my community
JC (verified owner) –
such a great breakdown for new parents.
Mayra Navarro (verified owner) –
Best book for guide for parents
Bailey Guido (verified owner) –
Ok, I love this parent’s guide! It is very informative but the children’s book was something I was not prepared for. I was not too fond of it but could see how it could be useful for someone in the right line of work. I wish it would have been more kid friendly in general.
Ashley Christman (verified owner) –
This duo of books is a great resource for parents to reach out to their younger age kids to really teach them the basics of body boundaries, an avenue to talk about difficult situations and about safe adults. I am so excited to add this to my lending library.
JulieAnne2 (verified owner) –
This book gives great information for young children in an easy to understand language that can help keep them safe. I recommend this book and the other accompanying media for all preschool teachers and parents with young children.
terriks (verified owner) –
The parent guide has some great tips that are useful for everyone. I would encourage parents to share with other adults in the lives of their children.
Not a fan of the children’s book. It’s too specific
Racheal Parker (verified owner) –
This book was a little more straight forward than I expected
Racheal Parker (verified owner) –
good read
Kyramo (verified owner) –
Great book, helpful for sure
cdorrah (verified owner) –
Great for working with kids and families! Thanks for the extra bookmarks- I can pass them on to parents interested in ordering the books for themselves.
breanna stoutenburgh (verified owner) –
We read this out loud at during our parenting class and all of the teen parents thought it was a great book. This really gives the child tools if they are ever in the situation.
Sonja Daniels (verified owner) –
Good book
german (verified owner) –
This was an incredibly powerful book. I hate to say this, but I hate that this book even exists. We are new parents to a little girl and will definitely be sharing this book’s conversation points with her as soon as possible. Would recommend.
Natalee Rothstein (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to read this to my children when they get older!
Tamara Walchak (verified owner) –
This is an important book for supporting those uncomfortable conversations that parents need to discuss with their children.
waldo (verified owner) –
good book
chelseawolff (verified owner) –
This book is a great tool for our kiddos to talk about body safety. Love the parent guide too as it can feel intimidating to find the right words to say.
Rebecca Onsgaard (verified owner) –
Good awareness but not exactly what I imagined. I didn’t realize it was about a kid who was inappropriately touched by a family friend. I thought it would be more about letting kids know their body is only theirs.
pauljohnsonbend (verified owner) –
Such a valuable resource!
carlyt (verified owner) –
Very important books to have on hand!
Mary Sehrer (verified owner) –
I actually got this set for my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. My daughter-in-law had been looking for a book with this subject matter and this book turned out perfect to approach the subject with my granddaughter. She was 4. With the rhymes and songs it wasn’t scary at all. Which is what I was afraid of. It helped start a dialog that is re-addressed every few weeks. I’m glad that I found it here a got it for them.
Jamie (verified owner) –
I liked how there was a child version and adult version the child version was probably geared for little bit younger then my 9 year old daughter but we still enjoyed it and I think it’s a good eye opener:)
ashleyjohnsonbend (verified owner) –
Valuable resource!
Johnny (verified owner) –
This book helps bring up a very important topic. I wish my parents would have had this when I was a kid.
Jay Thompson (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the book even though my little one is too little for the accompanying kids book. It gave me a good place to start introducing broad abstract ideas such as privacy and respect. I think we will revisit the kids book when they are older.
Celiarn (verified owner) –
Great bundle! The parent book has great information to navigate this topic.
readingrainbow (verified owner) –
Wonderful guide for parents. The age appropriate picture book helps make consent an easier topic to discuss with your child
Cece Martin (verified owner) –
This book was very easy to read and so informative! The child portion was easy for my children to understand, and sparked a long conversation about consent. Would highly recommend!
Austin MacCollin (verified owner) –
Great book! Definitely referenced
Mdlavern (verified owner) –
This was a great book to share with parents and caregivers.
KayleeHyatt22 (verified owner) –
can’t wait to read through it more and start conversations with my children, this book from what i’ve seen so far will be so helpful
Chelsea Geer (verified owner) –
This is a great way to open up an essential conversation every parent needs to have with their kids.
Kristen Drechsler (verified owner) –
This is an interesting read so far. The children’s book is a bit advanced for my 2 year old, but it gave me some ideas on how to approach the subject with him as he gets older.
JC (verified owner) –
Very helpful book.
shayb (verified owner) –
I’m not personally a parent now, but I wanted to read this book to better understand how to break down difficult topics into bite size chunks for younger brains. Great book!
Ellen Balkovec (verified owner) –
Wonderful addition to our library
Stormie_M (verified owner) –
It’s a great bundle to have. The accompanying children’s book is a useful tool for my 3-year-old. Gives us a comfortable way of approaching an uncomfortable topic.
ariaseva97 (verified owner) –
Such an important book. I’m so happy this is available through this website!
Gwen Wallace (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to share with my preschoolers
Melinda Im (verified owner) –
Great starter book for those who need assistance having a conversation with their young ones while navigating all the things and learning how to be safe.
shandaceh (verified owner) –
Really clear and helpful way to have approach a difficult subject with kids. It’s so lovely to have a parent guide to go with it. Highly recommend.
McKenzie Purdom (verified owner) –
Such an important topic! I love how this children’s book is paired with a parent’s guide!
CJ (verified owner) –
Such an important book that helps parents bridge those tricky conversations!
Amanda parrott (verified owner) –
As someone who does not have kids of my own, but work in education and is an Aunt I loved sharing this book! I’ve used it in schools and shared it with my brother to use with his kids. SO grateful to have a topic of body autonomy and sex education in this helpful format. Highly recommend!
AmyB (verified owner) –
These books are a valuable starting point and resource for beginning important conversations around bodily consent with young children.
Melissa Handley (verified owner) –
I work with a lot of families that have experienced trauma. This book is a very good resource for guiding the conversation and teaching consent.
scharlott hall (verified owner) –
very informative
kderbyray (verified owner) –
I enjoyed having an understanding of boundaries with children.
Rene H (verified owner) –
Great bundle with book for skilled reader and early reader
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