Kidpower Older Kids Safety Comics: An Introduction to "People Safety" for Older Children Ages 9-13 and Their Adults

Provides a fun, practical tool for discussion and practices on how to stay safe from bullying, abuse, and how to avoid difficult or dangerous problems with people you know and people you don't. Helps answer the question often asked by worried parents, "How do I encourage my older children's independence while making sure they know take charge of their safety with people?"Contents include:1) Directions for adults on how to practice personal safety skills with kids ages 9-13.2) Social stories that older children and their adults can read together as a basis for discussion.3) Basic "People Safety" skills for protecting everyone's emotional and physical well-being.4) Solutions to common problems such as bullying, stranger safety, and boundary issues.The tools in this book are most appropriate for youth ages 9 to 13 who are beginning to be more independent in the world. Young people really want to know how to take charge of their safety. As one mother said, "My 11-year-old took it from me and read it cover to cover!"See also the "Kidpower Safety Comics for Adults With Younger Children Ages 3-10".For discounts on orders of 10 or more, contact safety@kidpower.org. To learn more about Kidpower's workshops, consultation, and other educational resources, visit www.kidpower.org.All income from books sales helps our nonprofit organization create and provide extensive free and affordable educational resources.