Nerd Herd Lessons

A rule to follow during conflict discussions, focusing on the impact of actions rather than the intent behind them.

Conflict is a normal and important part of the parent/child relationship. The key is in learning how to lead the repair process.

Empower and protect your children by having a direct conversation with them about sexual abuse, teaching them to recognize dangerous situations, say no and seek help, and creating a safe space for them to ask questions and share concerns.

There are times to discuss conflict and times not to. These boundaries around the "when" of conflict resolution work will help prevent some wasted energy and confusion in your relationship.

Parents will learn crucial strategies to reduce the risk of sexual abuse for their school-aged children, including avoiding sleepovers, teaching body safety rules, and fostering open communication.

This video is about learning to manage our own anxiety about our children's pain or failures so that they can learn through the pain instead of being rescued from experiencing it.

A technique developed by David Snarch PhD to maintain connection during tense moments.

This lesson focuses on sexual abuse prevention for tweens (10-13 years old), highlighting the importance of open, non-shame-based conversations about bodies and sexuality, the book "Sex is a Funny Word" as a resource, and empowering tweens to understand and recognize abusive situations and feel confident in their ability to say "yes," "no," and "I need help."

This video is to help you clarify if your relationship struggle is learning to cooperate in conflict, or if someone has an abusive mentality. The difference is important, because abuse is not a couple's concern, it is a mentality in an individual taken out on their partner.

This lesson covers sexual abuse risk reduction for teenagers, highlighting the potential for grooming by adults and the importance of educating teens on enthusiastic consent and continuous consent, as well as having open and honest conversations about sexual abuse, assault, and consent. Additionally, parents are encouraged to provide support and access to resources for their teens, and to monitor their interactions with adults and peer groups.

This lesson highlights the importance of developing open and anatomically correct communication about the body with infants, teaching parents how to talk to infants about their body parts using correct terms and avoiding shame or sexualization. The ultimate goal is to create an environment where infants can feel comfortable and confident talking about their bodies and coming to their parents if they need help.

As a parent, our top priority is to protect our children from harm. In this video, I'll share the importance of using anatomically correct language when talking to our toddlers about their bodies. This simple yet effective step can play a critical role in preventing sexual abuse and promoting healthy body awareness. So, let's dive in and learn how we can empower our children to understand their bodies and keep them safe.