God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb is an invaluable resource and beautifully illustrated story to help families talk about sensitive issues with two- to eight-year-old children. Because the private parts of our bodies are private, home is the ideal environment for a child to learn about his or her body and how it should be treated by others--without conveying a message of shame. Through carefully written language and relatable storytelling, God Made All of Me helps parents navigate discussion that can so easily be warped into confusion, embarrassment, and secrecy. Instead of instilling a message that their bodies are shameful--which can often prevent children from recognizing and reporting sexual abuse--Justin and Lindsey Holcomb equip parents to build a first line of defense against sexual abuse in the safety of their own homes. This helpful guide starts from the fundamental truth that God created everything and applies that truth--the doctrine of creation--to kids and their bodies. With the help of God Made All of Me , parents and caregivers can begin conversations with boys and girls about their bodies, helping kids understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate touch of others. This life-changing resource shows readers how to establish the foundation for a healthy bond with their children to meet increasing challenges of sexuality, which they will inevitably confront in childhood and adolescence. By teaching their children how to establish body and health boundaries, parents are imparting invaluable skills for their kids to express thoughts and feelings. God Made All of Me is the first children's book written by Rid of My Disgrace authors, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb. Parents of young children themselves, the Holcombs are profoundly aware of the dangers kids face, and they regularly counsel victims of sexual abuse. Explore God Made All of Me and find encouragement, clear guidance, and the tools necessary to facilitate open conversations about how your children can protect their bodies, an important step in keeping them as safe as possible.
Helps parents teach such a vital lesson in a direct but gentle tone. Love it.
Excellent book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 8 years ago
I purchased several books to read to my young boys regarding keeping their body safe, talking to someone if something uncomfortable/scary/private does happen, it not being their fault, etc. This was the book that was the most thoughtfully written. It did not induce anxiety but discussed a healthy need to keep ourselves safe/protected. I believe it had a more balanced body image portrayed than many of the other books. Some of the other books we've read emphasized things like screaming, "No, don't touch me!" over and over or other tactics that I felt were too fear-inducing for small children. I don't want my kids to jump out of their skin if an older gentleman at church puts his hand on their shoulder when he says hello, I DO want my kids to be thoughtful about what is healthy and unhealthy and what situations are safe vs. unsafe. This is not too detailed and worked well for ages 3-9. It's also a good book to read to boys, as many of the older abuse-prevention books only have a little girl as the main character and the truth is these things can and do happen to boys as well as girls.
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