Savvy Parents Safe Kids recommended reading

Recommended Reading List

Ideal for Parents:
 ”Protecting the Gift” by Gavin DeBecker
“Out of Harm’s Way” by Sandy K. Wurtele, Ph.D.
“Safe Connections” by Sandy K. Wurtele, Ph.D
Netlingo  (learn what your kids text messages mean)
Perfect for Kids:
Pre-K:
“It’s My Body” by Lori Freeman
“Your Body Belongs to You!” By Cornelia Spelman
4-8 years:
“NO Trespassing- This Is MY Body!” by Pattie Fitzgerald
“ I Can Play It Safe” and “On those Runaway Days” both by Alison Feigh
“My Body Is Mine” by Peter D. Osilaja, Ed. D
“My Body Is Private” by Linda Girard
“The Trouble With Secrets” by Karen Johnsen
“Staying Safe By Saying NO!” and “Listen To Your Instincts” both by Cynthia MacGregor
“Don’t Be Scared To Tell” By Kathy Delgado Chatterton
8-12 years:
“Please Knock!”  By Erin Dolgan
“A Very Touching Book” By Jan Hintman
12+:
“Feeling Safe Feeling Strong” by Susan Terkel
“The Ask Anything Journal” by Amy Lang
Starting an open, honest dialog between parents and children about personal safety is a great way to ease into the topic of safety. These books, shared together or left out for your child to read on their own, can help to open up the dialog in a non scary manner and encourage questions.