If there was ever a time to protect our children and teach sexual predators like Rolf Harris and Jimmy Saville that they are no longer untouchable, the time is now! And that is why former police officer Kate Power and her husband Rod Power have written ‘My Underpants Rule’, a book aimed at children from 4-8 years that teaches children how to be safe without scaring them.
‘My Underpants Rule!’ is a fun and informative book that introduces children to the rule “what’s under my pants belongs only to me!”. Colourful pictures, rhymes and different scenarios explain to children when it is appropriate and inappropriate for adults to look or touch their private parts.
The book, available from Amazon, is not only a valuable conversation starter and guide for parents, but also makes it a lively experience for children.
Amy is now 3, but I still found it important to go through the book with her and although the recommended age group for ‘My Underpants Rule’ is 4-8 years, she got really involved. The colourful pictures grabbed her attention and the rhyming pattern really kept her interested, so I would think that this is maybe even suitable for children a little younger than 4 years.
Research suggests that at least one in 20 young adults in the UK experienced sexual abuse as a child, but most incidents are not reported to the police, and three-quarters of children who are abused do not tell anyone about it at the time, so this book really can’t be introduced early enough.
If you would like to win one of two copies, all you have to do is follow @caro_mad and retweet the tweet below.
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— Carolin Mader (@caro_mad) August 4, 2014
Giveaway terms and conditions: UK entrants only. 18+. 1 entry per person. 1 prize. 2 winners receiving 1 copy of My Underpants Rule. Giveaway is not associated with Twitter. No cash alternative. You must follow @caro_mad and RT this giveaway tweet to enter. Giveaway closes 9pm 26/08/2014. Winner chosen at random using random.org from valid entries. Winner will be informed by DM. If prize isn’t claimed within 1 week a new winner may be chosen. Mummy Alarm’s decision is final.
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Thanks for this review. It’s a shame that we have to teach our children about sexual predators but it sounds like this book deals with the situation in a non scary way.
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Such an important subject that children need to be aware of, I don’t think that this was highlighted enough when I was a child and hence the issues we are no facing in the media.
Boo Roo and Tigger Too recently posted…Festival on the Farm 2014 {Days Out}
Something that was only covered by the broader ‘stranger danger’ when I was a child, good to see something positive and open to help explain to kids.
Manneskjur recently posted…RHS Wisley Meet Up
Due to the recent celeb sexual abuse, of which my kids have asked about a lot, this book comes at a good time.
Aly recently posted…Too Many Friends
SUCH a great book. Also good for teaching about friends too – what’s private is private. Thanks for sharing. Will check it out. x
Katy Hill recently posted…Summer Safety
It is a shame that there needs to be anything like this but it is good that there is.
Pinkoddy recently posted…Dinosaurs Unleashed – The Eden Project
What a really great idea?! I will buy this for mine as it is a very difficult subject and an important one to tackle with kids
Nikki Thomas recently posted…When you give a small person a heavy camera…
Have followed and RT-ed and would love to win this
becky recently posted…How to make beautiful name stone gifts
What a great way to have that discussion with the kids – very sad that it’d needed but unfortunately it is x x
Cass@frugalfamily recently posted…Five Free things you can do this Summer #3….
Sadly something that we all have to teach our little ones. This book deals with the tricky subject in a way that little ones can understand, without getting scared