Suitable for children age 3 to 11 years old. The illustrations are gorgeous and the story is told in a really sensitive way. To help people learn strategies to deal with depression, anxiety and stress. When I asked her the questions she answered well which made me think that she really understood the message of the book. Parents and carers need to be on the lookout for signs of sexual abuse in children and grooming behaviour which is often focused on themselves as well as their children. Bronze Medal, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2012. Secrets and surprises lesson featuring Debra Byrne's story, Some Secrets Should Never Be this lesson, the children will learn about harmful secrets and what you should do if a secret makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. This book is structured the same way fairy tales are written, It's written in a way that appeals to the intended audience. I would highly recommend this book to both parents and teachers. The students will reflect on Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Debra Byrne, before completing a set of discussion-based note, that this story sensitively highlights unsafe touch/child abuse in an age-appropriate manner. It will help you create space around your feelings, accept yourself as you are and discover your inner wisdom.
Body Safety Education also involves teaching your child that no-one can touch their private parts, and if they do, they must tell a trusted adult until believed. "This book is so well written that it helps deliver a very serious message without scaring the child. Some Secrets Should Never Be kept is about telling the truth even if you are afraid of what will happen. So for months I have been preparing myself. I am planning on rereading it to him this year. Translation rights not available for: Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Korea, Iran. As I am not a parent, I am going to skip these parts (as we will be listening to a reading by the author) and I'm just going to say the little knight is hurt by the king. But I have a 2 year old. Wish I'd had this one for the older two when they were little. Especially for a just-3 year old.
I felt like shouting about it from the rooftops (I had to settle for Facebook) and I hope that people, not just parents but ALL people, will join me in arming our children with the best weapons available to them – self confidence, open communication, body awareness, a safety network and the ability to say "NO! It is ESSENTIAL we teach body safety to our children. Illustrator: Craig Smith. Publisher: Victoria, Australia: UpLoad Publishing Pty Ltd, 2013. Drawing the human body suited his sense of fun. Rebecka Shelberg: Kids' Book Review: "I want to personally thank Jay on behalf of my family, and so many other families around the world, to dedicating her time, talent, and energy to create Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept and its accompanying resources which are empowering children to protect their bodies and know what to do if someone abuses them. Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book! With nine simple mindfulness exercises, you can learn how to soften your emotions, grow your... More info. This story emphasizes the need for the child experiencing this type of sexual abuse the opportunity to feel safe and reassured that nothing bad will happen to them ever again occur once they tell you.
But I don't think the recommended ages are correct. To be wary of people who encourage them to keep secrets especially when they are being threatened in the process. "First published in 2011. A child needs be able to proclaim loudly and with conviction that, 'My body belongs to me', 'I am the boss of my body' and that 'From my head to my toes, I say what goes'. Title: Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept. Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 reviews. Through story we can discuss difficult topics. Some Secrets Should Not Be Kept is about a little knight who is taken care of by Lord Henry. The lesson includes a case s. Workshops and training can be delivered face-to-face at your location or online as webinar. As I worried however, I found that with most of these things, there were various prevention methods I could teach to my daughter as she grows, many of which school would probably reinforce, but there was one that plagued my mind, that actually kept me up at night, that I feared above all else - sexual abuse. My Mum aptly refers to this worry as the 'Mother Bear Instinct' and mine had kicked into overdrive. To an adult and expecting that if (god forbid) anything ever does happen, she can tell me and that no one can ever shame or guilt her into silence.
It was about a woman called Jayneen Sanders who had written the book Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept. I do give time for them to reflect on how this affects them personally. Forewarned is forearmed This book is supported by free activities and child protection resources on our website. Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept is a beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping our children safe from sexual interference. This edition published in 2013"--T. p. verso. One day Lord Henry touches the little knight in a way that does not make him feel comfortable. 'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' was written to ensure children are armed with knowledge if they are ever touched inappropriately; and from the first unsafe touch, a child will understand to tell a trusted adult and keep on telling until they are believed. I don't think I'm going to introduce this in the first week. Over 93% of the perpetrators will be known to, and trusted by, the child. This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and health professionals. We teach our children road safety and water safety but how do we teach body safety?
Content descriptions. Sally-Anne McCormack is a Clinical Psychologist and media commentator, and now is the Founder of ANTSA. I don't ever rate children's books on here but this is by far the best, most comprehensive, realistic book on child sex abuse prevention that I've read with my kids and with three kids, I've paged through/read a lot of them! The story ends by showing how he found the courage to tell his mum. Ensuring the secret is kept is of utmost importance to the perpetrator. But who will poor little Sir Alfred tell? But who will poor Arthur tell? She told him that some secrets should never be kept and that no matter what it is she will still love him unconditionally. Approximately 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Who can he trust?...
This allows them to enjoy the story and learn the right lessons without inflicting trauma. For the next two weeks in PSHE, we're learning about the concept of keeping something confidential or secret. Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept was written as a a fable with an important message, i. e. if a child is ever touched inappropriately they need to tell a trusted adult and keep on telling until they are believed. FINALIST in the 2012 Eric Hoffer – First Horizon Award for Excellence in Independent Secrets Should Never Be Kept by Jayneen Sanders is suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years. This book approached the subject of unwanted touching and sexual abuse in a manner that is approachable (doesn't get too in-depth) for very young children. For primary school age.
This book will help open the conversation about sexual abuse with your kids in a way they can understand. The author recommends from age 2. It's the best approach to open conversations about body safety, consent and sexual abuse. If the worst happened you would be glad you had prepared your child. I would maybe not have this as the first book you read regarding body safety, and I would also have a discussion about secrets, safety and safe spaces first.
A small child awakes to find blackened leaves falling from her bedroom ceiling, threatening to quietly overwhelm her. WARNING: this book contains ideas related to inappropriate touch. I think this is a great book - a wonderful way to teach such a sensitive and difficult topic (of abuse and unwanted touching). I'm not so sure from the description whether I want it for my child's bookshelf.
I don't agree with the author's recommendation of available for children 3-12 years old. I highly recommend this book to parents. The discussion topics at the end are helpful to begin a dialogue with your kids about the topic. Until the end of my days I would worry about fires, car crashes, crossing the street, dog attacks... the list goes on and on.
In stockFree Shipping! FINALIST in the 2012 Eric Hoffer - First Horizon Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing. I wish this book was available when I was a child. It is an important book and one that all children need to hear.
Friends & Following. And although my mother bear instinct still occasionally urges me to lock my little girl away in the safety of a tall, tall tower, I have realised that sometimes protecting your baby can mean teaching them how to protect themselves. It is more a one on one book where you can discuss and talk together. I think I am going to introduce it in the second week as we are going to do posters on when and when not to keep a secret first as this is a heavy book. Topic: Child Safety & Consent. Lord Henry threatened that she would lose her job if Alfred told her what happened. She needs to be aware of her rights, her body, her confidence and I need to help her discover this with a 'prepare not scare' mentality. I do still like how the subject matter was presented, and would like to have this book for when my daughter is older. I'm never letting her out of my sight! ANTSA is a tech platform set to revolutionise mental health practices around the globe. I would not use this with a large group.