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When children practice human skills throughout their day, they learn to understand emotions and cope with everyday challenges. Use and share these research-based resources to empower children to thrive at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
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Captain Compassion®
You Have the Power to Prevent Bullying
Upstanders, assemble! Captain Compassion®️ teams up with sidekick Kid Kinder®️ to empower others to recognize, report, and refuse bullying in all its forms. Explore thier webcomics created to help kids discover and use their upstander power. Share our Captain Compassion resources with your friends to help us create safer communities by standing up to bullying together.
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Hot Chocolate Talk®
Child sexual abuse happens—more than you think. But, research shows there’s something simple and powerful you can do right now that goes a long way to protect your child: talk with them.
Informed children are less likely to be abused, and those who feel comfortable talking openly with a caring adult are more likely to disclose abuse if it happens.
Anytime is the right time to talk with your child, and you can start today. So, grab a cup of hot chocolate, download our How-To Guide, and have a Hot Chocolate Talk® moment.
Hot Chocolate Talk® Campaign
Have a Hot Chocolate Talk® Moment
How to Start the Conversation
Helpful Resources
If you’re like many parents, you may know it’s important to talk with your child about sexual abuse but aren’t sure what to say or when to say it. Our guides make it easy to approach these vital safety conversations so you can empower your child to report and refuse sexual abuse:
• Connect and build trust in everyday moments
• Teach your child simple, age-appropriate body safety rules
• Create warmth and comfort when talking about a serious topic
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