Child Safety Tips - Keep Kids Safe

How does child sexual abuse, or any trauma really, impact a person—body and soul? In his brilliant book, The Body Keeps the Score,* Bessel van der Kolk M.D. outlines the effects trauma can have on the body. According to van der Kolk, “Trauma is an event that overwhelms the central nervous system, altering the way we process and recall memories.”

In Everyone Was Silent, Diane Tarantini—body safety educator, child safety expert, author of the book, The Brave Knight, & sibling sexual abuse survivor—tells her story to: - support survivors of child sexual abuse, child on child abuse, & sibling abuse - educate loved ones about the survivor experience - provide resources to survivors & their loved ones, as well as educators & professionals - Introduce the concept of “sibling abuse,” which can be physical, emotional, and/or sexual

After I wrote my book, "The Brave Knight," to show kids what "grooming" is, I became obsessed with the topic. Grooming, if you don't already know, is the process by which a sexual predator will gain the trust of a potential victim and sometimes their community. I hope this little tidbit of info helps you be on the lookout for "suspicious activity." Either directed at you or the kids you care about.

Learn how to keep kids safe and how to prevent child sexual abuse from happening. Written from a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse, learn what you can to do prevent more abuse from happening to kids. How to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

Are you a parent of a child or teen with a smart phone or other digital device? You need to learn how to protect them from abuse and exposure to inappropriate things. Did you know 60% of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child? How can you help stop and prevent this from happening? Read the blog post linked below from Diane Tarantini, child safety expert!

I just published my first blog post specifically on the topic of Sibling Sexual Abuse. If this concept is new to you, this post will provide a whole lot of what you need to know about the issue, all in one place. Whether you're a child sexual abuse prevention professional, someone who's been impacted by this issue personally, a curious individual, or someone who's read my new book, "Everyone Was Silent," this post will provide the definition of the term, the risk factors, and preventative...

Are you a parent or teacher, grandparent or someone who works with kids, a favorite aunt or uncle? ​If you said YES, this info is for you! ​ ​Over on my website--dianetarantini.com--my blog post, "Child grooming by sexual predators|What you need to know" is a very popular post. ​

In an era where parenting can often feel overwhelming, establishing strong bonds with your children is more important than ever. In this guide, we'll explore practical advice to help parents create a deep sense of trust and understanding with their kids. Discover the essential keys to nurturing lasting relationships with your children, and watch as your family thrives together.

Are you a parent, caregiver, or educator? If so, here are nine risk factors for sibling sexual abuse you need to know. As a survivor of all three types of sibling abuse--emotional, physical, and sexual--I saw every one of these risk factors in my home.

Ta-da!! Today's the big cover reveal here on Instagram! For the front cover. The members of my launch team got to see this cover a while ago. In fact, they actually got to vote on the cover options! What do you think? I am gaga in love with it!😍 #bookcoverreveal #bookcoverart #bookcoverdesign #memoir #memoirwriter #memoirist #comingofage #cautionarytale #westvirginiaauthor #wvliving #wvmountainmomma

I love this review of my children's book, "The Brave Knight." Because it's from my friend, Stacy D.. Stacy is kind of a big deal. She's the Chief Operations Officer at my state's child advocacy network:@wv_can. If Stacy believes "The Brave Knight" is an important book for children, and "an invaluable resource for families," then I do too! #bookreview #childrensbook #childrensbookauthor #childsafety #bodysafetybook #preventionispossible #keepkidssafe #protectyourkids #childsafetybook

In a digital world where the internet knows no boundaries, it's essential for parents to ensure their children's online safety. In case you’re a little behind on this topic, I’m going to review my top three child safety tips when it comes to your kids’ online activity. Stay informed Consider delaying devices Monitor your family’s digital devices, Discover our top 3 tips and make sure your children stay secure, informed, and entertained while they explore the wonders of the web.

Parents, caregivers, educators: Do you want to know the "symptoms" of child sexual abuse? The "signs" to be on the lookout for? Here's a sampling of what you might see, though there are other indicators. As a survivor of child sexual abuse (at the hands of a family member which is very common), I experienced pretty much all of these. To see what these signs look like in real life, grab a copy of my book, "Everyone Was Silent: A memoir."

If a child told you they experienced sexual harm, would you know what to say? If not, here are some ideas based on what my therapist said to me after I told her my story. Now, the part about the parents letting the child down may not apply in all incidents, so consider that. But the rest of the text serves as a great foundation to support a child who discloses. -I believe you. -It was wrong. -This was not your fault. -Whatever you did, you did to survive. -I support you 100%. My specific...

In an era where parenting can often feel overwhelming, establishing strong bonds with your children is more important than ever. In this guide, we'll explore practical advice to help parents create a deep sense of trust and understanding with their kids. Discover the essential keys to nurturing lasting relationships with your children, and watch as your family thrives together.