Okay I know that I have not updated this in a while but things have been really crazy and busy. Everything is going really well for us. Kyle is loving his job! We are feeling really grateful that he has such a great job in times like this. I am working from home doing my own business and babysitting during the day. Kaden and Parker are doing great! They are really starting to play so well together. Parker will be one next month! I cannot believe how fast it has gone!

Well I really have been debating if I should write a post about this for a long time but I really think that I need this. For a long time I have had a lot of anxiety about my children being abused in any way from anyone. Many people don't know this but from about 5 until 9 I was taken advantage of and molested by different people. Growing up I put this away and tried to forget about the things that happened. But since I have been married I have had some major issues that have come out because of it. I am in the middle of dealing with all of the pain and anger and other things that have come from those experiences. I NEVER would want anyone to go through the things that I am and so I want to post this in hope I can save this from happening to other innocent children. I think that many people don't know the things that they can do to guard their children from sexual abuse in all if it forms. Here are some important things that you can do to teach your children and talk to them about what to do if someone is taking advantage of them

1. Teach your children the correct names for their private parts.

For some reason this is one that people never like. But this is very important in educating our children and protecting them

2. Talk to your children regularly about appropriate touch. No matter there age you can explain to them at their level what is appropriate and what is not. For young kids I like to teach that no one should touch where their swimming suit covers.

3. Always believe what your children are telling you.

This one is sometimes hard for parents because if your child is telling you one thing and a grown adult is telling you another most times we go with the adult. But your children will not lie to you.

4. If there is someone that is always paying more attention to your children than adults that can be another sign.

5. Talk to your children and be open with them about sex. Each stage in life there are age appropriate things to teach them so they know it is not a scary or bad thing when it is done in the right place at the right time with your husband or wife.


6. TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS! If you have a bad feeling about someone listen to it. Better to be safe than sorry.

7. Always make sure your children know that they can tell you if someone is hurting them. Make sure they know they will never be in trouble. Really try to make sure the communication is open about this topic.

I hope all you moms that read this will start today and teach your children these things. empower your children to stand up for themselves and know that you are always there to talk to and to and to protect them.