🎄 Consent During the Holidays: Some Quick Thoughts 🎁
1. Respect boundaries: Before those festive hugs and kisses, ask if it’s cool—especially with kids! And never ever kiss a babies’ face (germ alert!) and don’t take them from mom’s arms unless she offers.
2. Snap and Share Mindfully: Check before you click! Some folks aren’t keen on pics, or are okay with them but don’t want them posted online. Respect their choice—no fuss needed!
3. Chat Considerately: Skip politics, religion and money conversations. Chat instead about the best Great British Baking Show Challenge (Devonshire Splits obviously) or why dogs rule!
4. Gifts = No Strings Attached: Presents aren’t for manipulation. Keep them genuine and free from hidden agendas.
5. Safe Spaces Matter: parents really appreciate having a quiet spot to help calm their littles after a meltdown. Also, a room where a holiday movie marathon is going and no conversations are necessary is so nice.
6. Food Choices Matter Too: Ask guests if they have allergies or follow a specific diet.
Try for an inclusive menu, or ask them to contribute a dish. They will be grateful for your transparency and more than likely happy to bring a dish to share!
7. Exit Plans: Partners and kids should have a clear way to communicate discreetly that they feel overwhelmed or uneasy. Have a secret phrase like “candy cane” to make a graceful exit if needed.
Let’s make this season merry with mutual respect and understanding! #WholeheartedConsent #HolidayConsent #RespectfulCelebrations
The yummiest brunch with Santa @sundanceresort
Family fun in Florida! We are having the best week with our friends. 🌴☀️
I am so excited to finally share with everyone that I will be a special guest on the season premier of Americas Most Wanted. Make sure to tune in on Monday, January 22nd at 8/7c on Fox.
I am so excited to finally share with everyone that I will be a special guest on the season premier of Americas Most Wanted. Make sure to tune in on Monday, January 22nd at 8/7c on Fox.
I am so excited to finally share with everyone that I will be a special guest on the season premier of Americas Most Wanted. Make sure to tune in on Monday, January 22nd at 8/7c on Fox.
Months of consistent training and sacrifice all come down to a few hours!!!
Months of consistent training and sacrifice all come down to a few hours!!!
Months of consistent training and sacrifice all come down to a few hours!!!
We had the most amazing time seeing U2 in concert last night🫶🏼
We had the most amazing time seeing U2 in concert last night🫶🏼
We had the most amazing time seeing U2 in concert last night🫶🏼
We had the most amazing time seeing U2 in concert last night🫶🏼
Did you get a tablet of phone for your kid for Christmas? Great! I now have a Valentine gift to go along with it, a must-have free resource waiting for you—one that’ll be your ally as you guide them toward responsible tech usage.
Introducing the Wholehearted Consent Safe Sexting Guide.
Now, I know what you might be thinking, “Sexting? Me? Talking to my kid about that?” Yep, that’s the one!
Whether your child is 9, 17, or somewhere in between, these devices open up a world where anyone can reach out to them—and where they can reach out to anyone. Even the most vigilant parents can miss iffy conversations, so having a solid plan is key. It’s about having that offense ready and chatting with your kid about sexting and how to steer clear of it or handle it responsibly if they encounter it.
The stats on sexting among teenagers are all over the map—some say it’s minimal, around 7%, while others claim it’s soaring as high as 60%. But let me tell you, from what I’ve heard from my teacher pals, it’s more common than we might think.
Here’s the deal: Sexts often get forwarded or airdropped without permission, causing immense humiliation for the sender and serious legal trouble for both sender and receiver.
As parents, we’ve got to step up our game and start those crucial conversations about sexting and how to navigate it responsibly.
So, here’s your golden ticket! Snag my FREE guide using the link below and start having those vital talks with your kids about safe and responsible communication on their devices.
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#wholeheartedconsent
#safesexting
#digitalwellbeing
#onlinesafety
Snapchat—a go-to app for teens! You send pics, they vanish after a few seconds… unless someone takes a screenshot.
In Minnesota in 2019, a 14-year-old girl sent an explicit photo to a boy she liked. It disappears, so it’s safe, right? Well, the boy screenshotted and shared it without her permission.
She was charged with distribution of child p*rnography (child sexual abuse material). A conviction, or even a guilty plea to a lesser charge, would require her to spend 10 years on the s3x offender registry.
Protecting kids matters. But these laws need depth, understanding, and change. And that starts with us—parents.
We’ve got to dive into these conversations at home! Discuss safe s3xting, how your state views s3xting, and teach our kids to stand up against others sharing explicit pics, whether in the locker room or hallway airdrops.
I can help you with these conversations! Grab my FREE Safe Sexting Guide—it’s your toolkit for these crucial chats with your kids. Because once they get their phone or tablet, these talks are a must. Let’s do this together! #Safesexting #wholeheartedconsent
https://wholeheartedconsent.mykajabi.com/pl/2147774715
Kicking off winter break with some skiing! We need some more snow!! ❄️
Kicking off winter break with some skiing! We need some more snow!! ❄️
Kicking off winter break with some skiing! We need some more snow!! ❄️
Exciting update from Smart Defense! Yesterday, our team had the honor of presenting to the Utah State Legislature about the incredible opportunity to extend our impact to more public higher education universities.
Smart Defense has crafted an accredited college course designed to offer hands-on, trauma informed, education that empowers individuals to defend themselves against sexual assault. We look forward to expanding our reach to new universities in 2024.
A huge heartfelt thanks to all the hundreds of girls and women who participated in our Smart Defense program in 2023. It’s an honor to have worked with each and every one of you. Gratitude for all the companies and individuals that supported our mission and all who see the need for the work we are privileged to do. 🙏❤️🫶
2024 is going to be 🔥 🔥🔥
Take action to combat Human Trafficking. Take the challenge! Head over to www.iamonwatch.org and spend one hour of time educating yourself and your loved ones about the realities of HT. Challenge will run the entire month of January.
Email or DM us your On Watch certificate and we will send you a discount code for any Smart Defense regular course!
Interested in bringing our Smart Defense or On Watch training to your company, group or family? Email [email protected]
Double Your Impact! Donations made by 12/31 will be matched dollar for dollar thanks to generous supporters.
We’re raising $250,000 to fight sexual exploitation, and we need your help to hit our goal by January. Thanks to generous supporters, donations made by December 31 will be matched.
Double the impact of your donation by making a contribution to our end of year fundraiser and help us take advantage of this generous matching donation.
All donations will go towards prevention and healing efforts from the Malouf Foundation and the Elizabeth Smart Foundation.
Donate at https://givebutter.com/eoygiving2023 (link in bio)
My @minkycouture blanket has been my favorite item we have taken on our vacation to Florida! It has been my kids too😉 You can use my code SMART50 for 50% off their site!
My @minkycouture blanket has been my favorite item we have taken on our vacation to Florida! It has been my kids too😉 You can use my code SMART50 for 50% off their site!