“When we talk with our children about sexual abuse, we are not only taking a proactive step toward protecting them, we are building our relationship with them--grounded in honesty and trust. It's a win-win situation.” ChildrenKidsRelationshipAwarenessHonestyTrustParentingProtectionSexual AbusePreventionParenting AdviceProactiveChildhood Sexual Abuse Author:Carolyn Byers Ruch
“Protecting our kids from sexual abuse is not accomplished in a single conversation, but in ongoing conversations grounded in honesty and trust.” ChildrenKidsAwarenessHonestyTrustConversationParentingSexual AbusePreventionParenting Advice Author:Carolyn Byers Ruch
“I was just four when a hired teenage field hand attempted to molest me. Miraculously, I got away, and I told my dad. My father made three important choices that day: He listened to me, he believed me, and he took action. I was one of the fortunate ones--I had a childhood.” ChildrenKidsChoicesFatherChildhoodAwarenessEncouragementParentingMemoirStorySexual AbuseListenPreventionChildhood Sexual AbuseBelievedMolested Author:Carolyn Byers Ruch
“Sometimes I hesitate to use the term sexual abuse. It conjures up worst-case scenarios in our minds, and we think, "That will never happen to my kids." And we never begin the conversation regarding sexual abuse with our children. But one violation left in secret can cause significant pain.” ChildrenKidsPainSecretAwarenessConversationParentingSexual AbuseViolationPreventionChildhood Sexual Abuse Author:Carolyn Byers Ruch