Stop Sexual Exploitation Week NL (Children)

Every May, Newfoundland & Labrador brings awareness to sexual exploitation in our province through increased education.

In collaboration with CASEY and Thrive, we have assembled a booklist for kids and parents, covering our bodies, consent, and being safe online.

Updated March 17, 2026
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Stop Sexual Exploitation Week NL (Children)

Every May, Newfoundland & Labrador brings awareness to sexual exploitation in our province through increased education.

In collaboration with CASEY and Thrive, we have assembled a booklist for kids and parents, covering our bodies, consent, and being safe online.

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Eyes, Knees, Boundaries, Please! : My First Book about Private Parts and Consent
Paper Book
Teach kids 4 to 8 about body boundaries, private parts, and consent with a positive and empowering picture book from pediatrician and bestselling author Dr. Krupa Bhojani Playforth! Knowing how to talk about their bodies and establish safe boundaries with others is critical to kids'...
Hugs are (not) for everybody
Russell, Ella
Paper Book
An upbeat ode to setting and respecting personal boundaries It's time for a birthday party! On this happy occasion, a friend arrives with hugs for everybody: in greeting, as a way to celebrate perfectly pinning the tail on the donkey and cracking open the piñata, and of course to wish a...
Power on : how to manage screen time to benefit the whole family
Brandin, Ash.
Paper Book
Screen time and education influencer known as The Gamer Educator takes the judgment out of parenting alongside screens and gaming, carving a new, well-researched path to managing screen time that is actionable and beneficial for the entire family. Parents are feeling mounting...
From my head to my toes
Raisman, Aly
Paper Book
A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson. My body is my own. My body is just right for me, From my head to my toes From My Head to My Toes...
Every body : a first conversation about bodies
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
A picture book edition of the board book about body liberation, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this...
It's my body!
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Yes! no! : a first conversation about consent
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller - now in picture book! Developed by experts in the...
Don't hug Doug (he doesn't like it) : a story about consent
Finison, Carrie
Paper Book
Meet Doug. Doug doesn't like hugs. He thinks they're too squeezy, too squashy, too squooshy, too smooshy. However, Doug is a master of high fives (and low fives and side fives). Some people like hugs, other people don't. The only way to find out is to ask!
Bodies are cool
Feder, Tyler
Paper Book
This body positive picture book is a vibrant, joyful, and judgement-free celebration of every body shape and size. My body, your body, every different kind of body! All of them are good bodies! BODIES ARE COOL! This...
Thrive : how to cultivate character so your children can flourish online
Harrison, Tom
Paper Book
Winner of the International Federation for Family Development Award. When Dr Tom Harrison, a leading expert in the field of character education and the Internet, bought his daughter her first smartphone, a major milestone had been reached: she had entered the 'cyber-world'....
The 3 Ms of fearless digital parenting : proven tools to help you raise smart and savvy online kids
Rogers-Whitehead, Carrie
Paper Book
How can we protect our kids online--and teach them to protect themselves?   Do you feel overwhelmed with technology in your home? Do headlines about this app or that website make you feel anxious and undecided as a parent? Do you get advice from many experts--but still feel...
Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of YOU
Brian, Rachel
Paper Book
With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to consent, bodily autonomy, and respect for yourself and others. Consent is like being ruler of your own country.....
Can I give you a squish?
Neilson, Emily.
Paper Book
An important lesson on consent for over-exuberant little huggers, nestled inside this lighthearted, summery story about expressions of love and friendship. Kai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them. But not everyone's a fan of Kai's...
Under our clothes : our first talk about our bodies
Roberts, Jillian
Paper Book
Key Selling Points This book offers an age-appropriate and straightforward introduction to the complex topic of body image and safety. The World Around Us series discusses difficult topics through an organic conversation starting with a common observation and continuing with...
Viral parenting : a guide to setting boundaries, building trust, and raising responsible kids in an online world
McKnight, Mindy.
Paper Book
Mindy McKnight, YouTube's favorite mom, shares the tools parents need to keep kids safe in their online lives--and shows how to create stronger family relationships as they do. A cross between Jen Hatmaker and Rosalind Wiseman, VIRAL PARENTING is a guide to raising responsible...
Screen-smart parenting : how to find balance and benefit in your child's use of social media, apps, and digital devices
Gold, Jodi
Paper Book
As a practicing child psychiatrist and mother of three, Jodi Gold has a unique understanding of both the mind-boggling benefits and the serious downsides of technology. Dr. Gold weaves together scientific knowledge and everyday practical advice to help you foster your child's healthy...
My body belongs to me : a book about body safety
Starishevsky, Jill
Paper Book
Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening--or that it's wrong. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. The rhyming story and simple,...
I said no! : a kid-to-kid guide to keeping private parts private
King, Zack
Paper Book
Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and educators. Written from a kid's point of view, I Said No makes this task a lot easier. To help Zack cope with a real-life experience he had with a friend, he and his mom wrote a...
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