By Marilyn Van Derbur Atler, Author, Miss America by Day I am an incest survivor. My father began coming into my room at night when I was 5. It didn’t…
Category: Speaking Up
I Spoke Up for Kids – and Helped Heal My Past
By Annie, California AuntI took the Parenting Safe Children (PSC) workshop to learn more about keeping kids in my life safe from sexual abuse. I was surprised by all the…
Eyes, Ears, Nose – and Penis!
By Rachel, Colorado Mom I attended your Parenting Safe Children workshop a few weekends ago. That day, I went home and played a game with my 2-year-old son. I asked…
I Want Every Parent to Ask Me Five Questions
By Nancy James, Executive Director, Montessori Academy of Colorado When you walk into our school, you’ll see a sign, “Welcome, Montessori is about celebrating children and supporting a child’s independence—and…
My Heart Was Pounding
By Genevieve, Colorado Mom“When I attended the Parenting Safe Children workshop, the idea of screening caregivers, coaches, teachers, etc. around sexual abuse was very intimidating. My husband and I promised…