I often tell people that my “mommy podcast” is not about momming.  It’s no about how to potty train your kid or get through sleep training.  It’s generally NOT parenting advice.     Except now.     Because I will shamelessly declare that there are a few instances in which I will use my platform to give parenting advice.  Protecting your kids from predators and sexual violence is one of those instances.   A few weeks ago I released an episode titled, “How To Not Raise A Rapist.”  After that episode, I got a number of messages asking, “What about our daughters?  How do we protect our girls from predators.”     I immediately knew I needed to create this follow up episode.  And this episode is not just about protecting your daughters.  It’s about protecting girls and boys from predators.     In this episode, you’ll learn: 17 tools to protect your kids from predators 6 reasons victims don’t report assaults 6 things every parent should know about predators The reality of people who perp on kids and the exact behaviors they use to build trusting relationships before they victimize   Resources/Links Mentioned: SMA Episode 271: How to Not Raise A Rapist  Book: It’s Not The Stork (for young children) Book: It’s So Amazing (for slightly older children) Book: It’s Perfectly Normal (for preteens) (and follow up books) SMA Episode 120 with Amy Lang: Bird and Bees and Kids Resource - RAINN: https://www.rainn.org Article - Parents Magazine: How To Protect Your Kids From A Predator   Thank you to our sponsor: Follain: Save over 50% and get Follain’s Clean Essentials Kit today for only $22.  Go to www.follain.com/shameless and enter the code SHAMELESS at checkout to get free shipping.