My Body My Rules! by Nicki Esler Gill
Short Summary
“My Body My Rules!” by Nicki Esler Gill and Dasha Riley is a children’s book that introduces the concept of body safety and boundaries, teaching young readers how to communicate their comfort levels with physical touch and respect others’ boundaries.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.
Topics Discussed
Body safety
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What this book is about
- “My Body, My Rules!” by Nicki Esler Gill and Dasha Riley.
- The book focuses on body safety and boundaries regarding touching.
- It begins with questions about familiar interactions like cuddling with someone you love.
- The book addresses what children might do with their bodies and how they interact with others.
- It emphasizes the importance of respecting boundaries, such as stopping tickling when someone says no.
- The book teaches children to use words to express discomfort with unwanted touching.
- It highlights that preferences can change, and it’s okay for a child to decide they no longer like tickles.
- The book is a resource for starting conversations about body safety and the importance of consent.
- It encourages children to check in before hugging or kissing and to assert their boundaries.
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