Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids by Christine Babinec

Short Summary

The book “Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids” by Christine Babinec is a children’s book that introduces the concepts of consent and boundaries by emphasizing the importance of asking permission and respecting others’ responses in various situations.

Age Group

Suitable for children between the ages of 3 to 6 years.

Topics Discussed

Body Safety | Consent

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What this book is about

  • “Want a Hug? Consent and Boundaries for Kids” is a book by Christine Babinec, illustrated by Vivian Minaker.
  • The book addresses consent and boundaries for younger children in a simple and approachable manner.
  • It starts by explaining the concept of asking permission, using everyday examples like asking for a cookie or going outside.
  • The book emphasises that learning to ask for consent takes practice and can be challenging due to strong emotions.
  • It includes examples of how to ask for consent and how to respond to both affirmative and negative answers.
  • The book’s focus is on verbal consent and listening, rather than body language.
  • It highlights the importance of respecting others’ consent and how it can lead to mutual respect.
  • The book provides examples of consent from both perspectives: seeking consent from others and ensuring others seek consent from you.
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❤️ Cath

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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.