I’d like to thank New Growth Press for sending me God Made All of Me by Justin S. & Lindsey A. Holcomb in return for my honest review.
Child sexual abuse is a heart-breaking thing.
I know we all want to protect our children, but most abuse is pretty sneaky, and while it can happen quickly, there is often a period of “grooming” leading up to the abuse when children can still seek intervention. That’s because abuse is often meted out by those we trust.
Body Safety For Kids
According to Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, one in four women and one in six men are assaulted during their lifetime–15% under the age of 12, and 29% between the ages of 12 and 17.
Friends, we need to be diligent. Part of that diligence must include educating our children, so that they understand how to get help when they are uncomfortable.
Body Safety Rules for Kids
These boundaries — body safety rules for kids — were imperfect, but they helped protect our kids from grooming and / or abuse.
God Made All of Me
That’s exactly what God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies by Justin S. and Lindsey A. Holcomb (New Growth Press, 2015) will help you do, in an appropriate, God-honoring way.
Trish Mahoney’s bright and cheerful illustrations help keep the conversation light.
God Made All of Me teaches children that God made their bodies, and their bodies are good. It then discusses appropriate touch, how to handle unwanted touch (even innocent unwanted touch), how to get help in the case of unwanted touch, and the difference between secrets and surprises.
Two of the spreads are dedicated to educating parents and caregivers on how to continue to educate children so that they can help protect their bodies, and discusses why it’s necessary to do so.
God Made All of Me is unique, well-written, and an important book for children. I strongly encourage you to use it to educate your kids.
Justin S. Holcomb, PhD, is a minister. He’s also a professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary.
Lindsey A. Holcomb, MPH, is a counselor to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and sexual trafficking.
Both Justin and Lindsey Holcomb are involved with organizations to aid those suffering from abuse and trafficking, and together they have written Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence and Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault (Re:Lit).
Justin Holcomb was interviewed about the book on The Shaun Tabatt show. Listen in if you’d like!
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A Resource to Help Teach Kids About Life in the Womb
Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth
Your kids will love learning about life inside the womb with Wonderfully Made: God’s Story of Life from Conception to Birth, published by Christian Focus 4 Kids.
Wonderfully Made is a science- and Scripture-filled picture book for kids ages 5-11. The book is told from the perspective of a mother telling her child about his or her development in the womb week-by-week. In fact, Wonderfully Made is written to help parents meet the theological, scientific, and relational purposes of teaching kids about life in the womb.
You can also learn more about Wonderfully Made over at the book page.
Head over to the Thinking Kids Press store for your free Wonderfully Made posters, Bible memory verse cards, and lapbook!
They’re a great companion to the book Wonderfully Made, and the perfect way to teach your kids about life in the womb!
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