Adrianne Simeone Rock the Talk® – Before you teach your child body safety, do this. Many adults, when first expressing interest in protecting children from sexual abuse ask questions about when and how to teach their children body safety. Naturally, we want to give our children the t... PARENTING PREVENTION Aug 21, 2023
Adrianne Simeone Rock the Talk® – The Body Safety Check-in One of the most damaging misconceptions regarding child sexual abuse is the belief that children will, instinctually, disclose abuse. Many adults are unaware of how important it is to clearly educate ... PARENTING PREVENTION Aug 16, 2023
Adrianne Simeone Rock the Talk® – Babysitter Body Safety Checklist Whether you’re a childcare professional or looking for guidance on hiring a new babysitter, there are many important factors to consider when taking on or entrusting someone with the responsibility of... ADVOCACY PARENTING PREVENTION Nov 4, 2022
Adrianne Simeone Rock the Talk® – Teaching Kids Body Safety When They Break the Rules “I said no!” I heard these words echo out of our playroom and walked in to see what was going on. A not so uncommon exchange of one sibling poking another. “Hey guys, what have we said about listening... PARENTING PREVENTION Oct 3, 2020
Adrianne Simeone Red Flags of Child Predators Keeping kids safe from sexual abuse is not a black and white issue. Even experts on the issue who have interviewed convicted child molesters remark on how “likable” they appear. It’s the grey area whe... ADVOCACY PARENTING PREVENTION UNDERSTANDING ABUSERS May 21, 2019
Adrianne Simeone Five Ways Parents Can Deter Predators We often refer to the saying “never get between a mother bear and her cubs” – and that is the reaction we want potential predators to take away with them if they should ever cross our path. As much as... PARENTING PREVENTION May 16, 2019
Adrianne Simeone Body Safety Sleepover Checklist A very brave 8 year old girl in Kentucky started 2018 by filing a report of sexual abuse at the hands of her friend’s father during a sleepover. (Link to story here ) While some families have a ‘no ... PARENTING PREVENTION Mar 20, 2019
Adrianne Simeone Think All Child Molesters are Pedophiles? Think Again. Categorizing those that sexually abuse children as predatory pedophiles is not only a common misconception – it’s also dangerous. It gives us a sense that offenders are easier to identify through groo... PREVENTION UNDERSTANDING ABUSERS Dec 2, 2018
Adrianne Simeone Sexual Abuse Doesn’t Take a Break During the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year, or so the song goes. And it often is; with an overload of favorite foods, family, friends, and festivities. There is a lot that people look forward to, even i... PARENTING PREVENTION Nov 21, 2018
Adrianne Simeone The Conversation We Need to Have With Teachers This afternoon, I sent an email to my children’s teachers. I don’t know why it took so long for me to think to do this, but I am going to make an annual habit of it because I think it is essential, no... ADVOCACY PREVENTION Sep 11, 2018
Adrianne Simeone When ‘Playing Doctor’ Gets Private, Don’t Walk Away Recently a supporter shared this article with advice from Deborah Roffman regarding the issue of children sharing private parts with one another. While this is not an uncommon situation, nor necessari... PARENTING PREVENTION Jun 20, 2017
Adrianne Simeone Five Tips to Help you Rock the Talk™ on Body Safety With Your Kids. Too many parents and caregivers shy away from talking to kids about private parts and body safety rules because they believe that it means sitting down and talking about sex. They focus more on what t... PARENTING PREVENTION Jun 5, 2017
