00:00It is really tricky with young kids but there's lots of things that parents can do from a
00:05really young age and research shows that teaching kids the correct name for their genitals, so
00:10using the names like penis, scrotum, vulva, vagina, this can be really protective and this can start
00:16from a very young age and using times like bath time, nappy changes and getting dressed to use
00:22these words and using this correct language it gives kids ownership over these parts of their
00:27bodies and helps them understand that they're private just for them and gives them the language
00:31to talk and ask questions with the trusted adult if something ever feels wrong or not quite right.
00:36It is really tricky when we're talking about very young infants or toddlers who don't have that
00:40language and we also know that even older kids might not directly disclose so with the very young
00:45children like infants where language isn't an option you know parents and caregivers can look
00:50out for physical signs like pain or itching or bruising or bleeding around the genital areas.
00:55They might also notice that children might engage in sexualized play and that can be a sign to
01:00investigate things a little bit further and there might be other signs as well like developmental
01:05delay so infants or children not meeting milestones that you would expect or you might notice changes
01:10or regression in their behaviors. They might be crying more, being more unsettled or changes to their
01:16sleep but it's also important to know that these can also be just a sign of normal developmental
01:21changes or leaps but it's always important to reach out to your GP or trusted mental health professional
01:27for more support around these issues if we're not sure.
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