This episode is tough but a really important conversation for every parent and person with young people in their lives. Grooming refers to an older child or adult establishing a trusting relationship with a child or their family to sexually abuse or exploit the child. The average age that a child is abused is 6.8 years old and 90% of children who are abused know their abuser. 

To help make sense of it all, Steph speaks with Jayneen Sanders. Jayneen is a mum of three, author and educator who writes children’s books on body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions.

In this episode, they speak about what grooming actually is, the red flags parents can look out for, how parents can live with the fear of letting their children out of their sights, what to do if you suspect your child is being groomed, and what support exists.

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Raising Children Network https://raisingchildren.net.au/
Centre Against Sexual Assault https://casacv.org.au/

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KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram
Jayneen @jayneensanders on Instagram & @educate2empower
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Join our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'
Kic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

This episode is tough but a really important conversation for every parent and person with young people in their lives. Grooming refers to an older child or adult establishing a trusting relationship with a child or their family to sexually abuse or exploit the child. The average age that a child is abused is 6.8 years old and 90% of children who are abused know their abuser. 
To help make sense of it all, Steph speaks with Jayneen Sanders. Jayneen is a mum of three, author and educator who writes children’s books on body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions.
In this episode, they speak about what grooming actually is, the red flags parents can look out for, how parents can live with the fear of letting their children out of their sights, what to do if you suspect your child is being groomed, and what support exists.
GET SUPPORT
Raising Children Network <a href="https://raisingchildren.net.au/">https://raisingchildren.net.au/</a> Centre Against Sexual Assault <a href="https://casacv.org.au/">https://casacv.org.au/</a> 
FOLLOW US
KICPOD<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kicpod/"> @kicpod on Instagram </a>Jayneen<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jayneensandersauthor/"> @jayneensanders</a> on Instagram &amp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/educate2empower/"> @educate2empower </a>Steph Claire Smith<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith/"> @stephclairesmith on Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@steph_claire_smith"> @steph_claire_smith on TikTok </a>Join our virtual mothers' group in the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/842227600061595/"> the KICBUMP Facebook group</a>. Search 'KICBUMP Community' Kic<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kic.app"> @kic.app on Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kic"> @kic on TikTok</a> and<a href="https://kicapp.com/"> kicapp.com</a>

KICPOD is a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at @kicpod, @kic.app, @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or visit their website kicapp.com

KICPOD is a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kicpod/">@kicpod</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kic.app/">@kic.app</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith/">@stephclairesmith</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/">@laura.henshaw</a> or visit their website <a href="kicapp.com">kicapp.com</a>

KICPOD

Welcome to the KICPOD - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.

Find out more at www.kicapp.com and follow us on Instagram @kic.app @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

Welcome to the KICPOD - a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.
Find out more at <a href="http://www.kicapp.com">www.kicapp.com </a>and follow us on Instagram @kic.app @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

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