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How can we talk with our kids about body safety, consent, and boundaries in ways that feel empowering rather than scary?

In this episode of The Balanced Parent Podcast, Dr. Laura Froyen speaks with emotional intelligence expert, mom, and author of the book My Body, My Rules, Juls Bindi, about helping children understand bodily autonomy and use their voice. Juls shares the inspiration behind her children’s book My Body, My Rules and why teaching emotional intelligence and self-trust is so important for kids today.

Here are the key takeaways:

Using simple, age-appropriate language to talk about intuition and “gut feelings.”
Helping kids distinguish their comfort signals and assert boundaries.
Emphasizing that ignoring or freezing in a situation is not their fault
Balancing respect for a child’s “no” while maintaining family expectations
Modeling personal boundaries to teach kids respect and self-awareness.

Resources:

My Body, My Rules

To learn more about Juls, visit her website eqkidbooks.com, follow her on Instagram @julsbindi and @eqkidbooks.

Remember that teaching body safety starts with listening, honoring feelings, and giving kids the words to speak up.

Laura Froyen, PhD

Laura Froyen, PhD

Balanced Parent Podcast

Laura Froyen, PhD

Welcome to the home of The Balanced Parent Podcast!

Episode 250: How to Teach Kids Body Safety, Consent, and Boundaries with Juls Bindi