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It is well known that it is important to help children establish healthy boundaries for their bodies, but having the right discussions can be an overwhelming task for parents, educators, and therapists. Many find themselves wondering when it is appropriate to start the conversation, and most simply don’t know how.
No Sad Secrets! Justin learns what to do when keeping secrets make him sad, teaches important skills to help children distinguish between secrets that are fun and safe to keep, and those that are important to share with a trusted adult. The book approaches the subject in a generalized manner which is perfect for having early conversations to help children establish appropriate boundaries and feel more in control of their safety.
The main character in this book; Justin loves to hear a good secret. He loves to share secrets with his brother Jeremy, and he is a great secret keeper! Justin’s family creates a new rule: No Sad Secrets! to help him learn what to do if someone asks him to keep a secret that makes him sad.
This beautifully written rhyming, picture book highlights the difference between secrets that are fun and safe to keep versus those that are dangerous. This book is especially designed to support essential social and emotional learning skills such as open communication with parents and caregivers.
Exercises to further the conversation can be found in the back of the book.
