LITTLE TALKS, BIG IMPACT
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âĄď¸Â Do you feel helpless in how to protect your child's innocence and safety in today's complex world?
âĄď¸Â Do you want to foster trust and open communication with your little one but find it challenging to approach the subject of body safety?
âĄď¸Â Do you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to start these crucial conversations, fearing you might say the wrong thing or scare your child?
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In a world where children encounter so many influences, empowering them with the knowledge and language to understand and protect their bodies is crucial. Conversations with Kids ⢠Cards were designed with intention by Kristi McVee, Child Safety Expert to facilitate meaningful discussions with children of all ages on body safety.
INTRODUCING...
CONVERSATIONS WITH KIDS⢠CARDS
BY KRISTI MCVEE
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These cards offer more than just conversation starters, they provide a comprehensive guide to navigating sensitive topics with your children. With Kristi's expertise embedded in every question, you will feel confident to educate your kids about body safety in a way that is both engaging and age-appropriate. The goal is to foster open, honest discussions that build trust and confidence, ensuring that your children feel safe, informed and in control.Â
WHAT'S INSIDE YOUR CONVERSATIONS WITH KIDSâ˘Â CARDS?
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â Â Thoughtfully Designed Prompts: Age-appropriate prompts and questions crafted to spark open, comfortable conversations with your child.
â Â Comprehensive Topics: Covering a range of essential body safety topics, from understanding personal boundaries to recognising safe and unsafe touches, the cards provide a holistic approach to safeguarding your child's well-being.
â Â Parental Guidance: Alongside the prompts, you'll find expert tips and guidance to support you in navigating these sensitive conversations with confidence and care.
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WHY CONVERSTATIONS WITH KIDS⢠CARDS?
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â Builds Trust: By initiating age-appropriate discussions early on, you lay the foundation for a trusting relationship where your child feels comfortable coming to you with any concerns.
â Empowers Your Child: Equipping your child with knowledge about their body and boundaries empowers them to recognise and respond to potentially unsafe situations.
â Encourages Open Communication: These cards foster an environment of open communication where your child feels heard, understood, and respected.
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSATIONS WITH KIDS CARDS
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1ď¸âŁÂ Choose Your Moment
Find a relaxed and private setting where you and your child can talk without distractions.
2ď¸âŁÂ Start the Conversation
Use the prompts on the cards as conversation starters. Follow your child's lead and be attentive to their responses.
3ď¸âŁÂ Listen and Validate
Listen actively to your child's thoughts and feelings, validating their experiences and concerns without judgment.
4ď¸âŁÂ Reinforce Body Safety Rules
Use the opportunity to reinforce important safety rules and boundaries in a positive and supportive manner.
THE BODY SAFETY SERIES
Conversations with Kids⢠Cards - Your families Guide to Body Safety!Â
by Kristi McVee
ONLY $11 TO INVEST IN YOUR CHILDS SAFETY!
The Conversations with Kids⢠cards provide an invaluable resource for parents dedicated to ensuring their children's safety. Kristi created this resource so that her knowledge and expertise around child safety can be accessible and affordable for everyone!Â
Kristi's mission is to reach as many parents as possible, providing them with the tools to protect their children effectively. Invest in your child's safety and well-being today!Â
Please note these are a Downloadable resource, with the intention for you to print off and cut out the Conversations with Kids⢠Cards.Â
Children age 1-4
Designed to introduce the basics of body safety in a simple, engaging way that aligns with their early developmental stages. These cards use easy-to-understand language and colorful illustrations to help toddlers recognize and express their feelings about personal boundaries.
Children age 5-8
Provides age-appropriate questions and scenarios that help young children grasp essential concepts of body safety and personal space. These cards foster open discussions that build confidence and understanding, empowering kids to communicate their boundaries effectively.
Children age 9-12
Discussing complex conversations related to body safety, privacy, and consent, matching their emotional development. These cards encourage thoughtful conversations and critical thinking, helping preteens navigate the challenges of personal safety with greater awareness and self-assurance.
GET TO KNOW KRISTI
Kristi spent 10 years in the police force as a Specialist Child Interviewer and a Detective Senior Constable.
When she retired from the force, Kristi believed there was a better way to help children and families.
By taking a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach of 'locking up' the bad guy after it was done, she could help prevent child abuse and break the cycle of trauma that victims are so often subjected to.
In addition to her experience in the force, Kristi has appeared on TV as a Child Safety Expert and was an Online Safety Specialist.
During this role, she presented to schoolsâ students from years 3-12 about staying safe online and has also presented to many parents and teachers during this time.
More than just a presenter, Kristi is a facilitator - driving the message and bringing experts together. She is passionate about keeping kids safe and isnât afraid to keep it real.
At home, her family includes her 16-year-old daughter, a very supportive husband and her fur-babies. She is passionate about youth mental health and has mentored on youth camps.
The decade Kristi spent talking to kids about what had happened to them, during her role as a specialist child interviewer and investigator, was so hard that Kristi had to walk away from the front line duties.
What Kristi couldnât walk away from was the pain she knew so many kids were suffering, and that she wanted to do everything in her power to prevent this pain from happening more.Â
This is why CAPE-AU was founded. To provide an educational service for parents, caregivers and guardians around child sexual abuse protection and prevention.Â
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Louise
Mum of 11 year old girl
"Kristi has boiled down a very complex and alarming topic into very effective and easy to execute steps for both the parent and the child. Taking about predators is incredibly difficult, but I fully trust Kristi to be able to articulate this well as she has seen and heard some of the worst cases in the field."
ChristinaÂ
Mum of 4 year old boyÂ
"The Conversations with Kids cards have been so supportive for me and my family. The section around understanding the different types of "NO" is exactly what we needed and has been so simple and effective to discuss with my son as Kristi explains it in a way that is he can understand."Â
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