Online Parenting Course

Body Safety and Consent

You know you need to talk about body safety. You just don’t know what to say. This course gives you the confidence and scripts to teach consent and boundaries in a way that empowers, not frightens. Help your child recognize safe people, trust their instincts, and speak up.

Ages 0-7

25+ lessons

Body safety and consent

Lifetime access

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Lifetime Access

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Expert Guidance

Practical Scripts & Strategies

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Comprehensive Modules

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Responsive Approach

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0 – 7 Year Olds

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US$45.69

What You’ll Learn

  • Answer tricky questions like “Where do babies come from?” without fear or shame
  • How to teach consent using simple, everyday examples that build trust and connection
  • How to confidently use anatomically correct names for body parts
  • A practical plan for when other adults don’t respect your child’s “no”
  • Easy techniques for when your child shouts “penis” in public
  • How to troubleshoot sibling boundary issues
  • A proactive plan for teaching digital safety in an age-appropriate way
  • How to explain safe, unsafe, and “confusing” touch so your child can trust their “uh-oh” feeling
  • Scripts to help sensitive kids find their “strong voice” and confidently set personal boundaries
  • Solutions for kids who are curious about other children’s private parts
  • Establish a clear family rule to differentiate unsafe secrets from happy surprises
  • Practical calming tools that help you stay regulated during tough conversations
  • How to respond when your child discloses something concerning
  • How to handle exposure to unsafe images or pornography

See What’s Included

This course is designed to guide you through solutions to all the most common body safety questions and challenges while helping you build a deeper connection with your child. Youโ€™ll be more confident in both yourself and your child, feel fewer worries about what to say, and create a stronger foundation of trust for the whole family.

Module 1

The Foundation: Preparing Yourself

Youโ€™ll reflect on your own history to approach these topics with intention, define your familyโ€™s core values around privacy, and understand why becoming your childโ€™s โ€œTrusted Expertโ€ is the single most protective thing you can do.

In this module

  • Reflect on your personal history to approach conversations with intention
  • Define your core family values regarding privacy and consent
  • Become your child’s “trusted expert”

Module 2

The Core Concepts of Body Safety

This module offers a complete body-safety guide with clear scripts and age-appropriate language to teach key concepts – from using correct anatomical terms to explaining consent, unsafe secrets, and the difference between safe, unsafe, and โ€˜confusingโ€™ touch.

In this module

  • Use anatomically correct names without shame or awkwardness
  • Teach consent using everyday examples
  • Teach the difference between safe, unsafe, and โ€œconfusingโ€ touch
  • Differentiate between unsafe secrets and happy surprises

Module 3

Navigating a Modern World

Gain a clear understanding of your childโ€™s healthy sexual development from 0-7, get step-by-step scripts for answering the โ€œWhere do babies come from?โ€ question, and learn a proactive plan for introducing digital safety.

In this module

  • Answer “Where do babies come from?” with calm, age-appropriate scripts
  • Introduce digital safety and the concept of safe vs. unsafe images
  • Understand your child’s healthy sexual development from ages 0-7 to respond to curiosity without overreacting

Module 4

Answering Your Toughest Questions

This is your playbook for the moments that make parents freeze – covering everything from a child who uses body-part words as a joke to navigating disclosures about unsafe exposure.

In this module

  • What to do if a child touches a siblingโ€™s private parts, plays โ€œdoctor,โ€ or sees pornography
  • How to respond if a trusted adult asks for a secret or ignores your childโ€™s โ€œnoโ€ during play
  • Ways to address sensitive questionsโ€” even in front of other kids
  • When to seek professional help and what to ask a doctor or therapist
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Taught By:

Jess VanderWier

Registered Psychotherapist & Mom of 3

Jess is a registered psychotherapist who helps parents navigate their childโ€™s biggest feelings and challenges. Jessโ€™s unique approach to body safety helps you get to the root of your own fears so you can be the calm, confident leader your child needs.

Her responsive, layered method helps you have tiny, age-appropriate conversations that build a foundation of trust and safety over time, without overwhelming your child. Beyond this, Jess is a mom of 3, so she gets it.

As a child therapist supporting families through some of their most challenging situations, she knows how critical these conversations are and is ready to help you feel prepared and empowered to protect your child.

The Gold Standard

Your Plan to Become Their Confident Guide

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Responsive Approach: Avoid using cry-it-out, ignoring, or shaming.

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Practical Tools: Easy to implement tools & strategies that you can implement right away!

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Comprehensive Modules: Get access to effective tools, deeply insightful videos, and practical scripts!

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Lifetime Access: You can watch it now or come back for years to come!

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0-7 Year Olds: Meet the needs of babies all the way up to 7 years old.

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Expert Guidance: The tools in this course are taught be a professional & backed by research.

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The Confident Parent Guarantee

Your peace of mind is our priority. You can try our courses for 30 days, and if you’ve completed 50% or less of the content and aren’t satisfied, we’ll send you a full refund.

US$45.69

Frequently Asked Questions

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Won’t talking about this take away my child’s innocence?

We understand this fear completely, but as Jess explains in the course, the research and her therapeutic experience are clear: avoidance increases risk. If we donโ€™t lead the conversation, they will get their answers from unreliable sources like peers, media, or the internet. The Nurtured First approach is designed to give you age-appropriate, shame-free language that satisfies their curiosity and empowers them with knowledge. This protects their innocence by adding a world of safety and trust around them; it doesnโ€™t take it away.

Will this information scare my child?

Not at all. This is the core of our responsive method. We never use fear-based language. Instead, the course is designed to be gentle, layered, and empowering. We focus on positive, concrete concepts your child can easily grasp, like being the โ€œboss of your bodyโ€ and trusting your internal โ€œuh-ohโ€ feeling. Itโ€™s about teaching life skills for safety and respect, just as you teach them to hold your hand when crossing the street. We give you the exact tools to do this in a way that builds their confidence, not their anxiety.

My child is only two. Is this really necessary now?

Yes, because the foundation for a lifetime of safety starts now. This course is built on the philosophy of having tiny conversations that build over time. For a two-year-old, this isn’t about complex scenarios; it’s about simple, in-the-moment learning that the course will show you how to do. You’ll learn to use correct names during bath time, respect their cues when they turn away from a kiss, and gently redirect them during play. Starting early makes body safety a normal and natural part of your family life, preventing the need for a single, scary โ€œtalkโ€ later on.

How do I handle grandparents (or other relatives) who insist on hugs and kisses?

This is one of the toughest and most common challenges. We dedicate lessons to defining your core family values and give you exact scripts to communicate your boundaries respectfully but firmly. Weโ€™ll help you say, โ€œIn our family, weโ€™re teaching the kids theyโ€™re in charge of their bodies,โ€ in a way that feels confident, not confrontational.

How do I respect my child’s “no” for things that have to happen, like putting on sunscreen or changing a diaper?

This is a critical question. We provide a simple, 3-step script to use in these exact moments: 1) Acknowledge their “no” and validate their feelings. 2) Briefly explain the “why” (e.g., “My job is to keep your body safe from the sun.”). 3) Reassure them of your role as their trusted protector. These necessary care moments will not undo all the great work you’re doing.

What if my child starts yelling “penis” or “vulva” in public?

This is a normal fear! Children often do this because they’re testing a new word and looking for a reaction. The key is to remain calm and boring. We’ll teach you how to gently redirect them by explaining that those are private words for private parts, without shaming them or making it a bigger deal (which only encourages them to do it more!).

What if my kids are just being curious with each other? When should I actually worry?

Curiosity between siblings is very normal. This course will help you tell the difference between innocent, age-appropriate exploration and behaviour that signals a red flag. Weโ€™ll give you a clear framework based on context, age differences, and power dynamics so you know when to use it as a teaching moment versus when you might need to seek more support.

I’ve been using nicknames for private parts for years. Is it too late to switch?

It’s never too late! We have a specific lesson that gives you a simple, no-shame script to make the transition. A quick, casual explanation like, “You know how we used to call it your ‘tutu’? You’re old enough now to know the real science name, which is ‘vulva’,” is all it takes. Your child will quickly follow your lead.

How long do I have access to the course?

For as long as our platform exists! Childrenโ€™s needs and questions change as they develop. You can skip ahead to the lessons you need right now and come back for the rest when a new stage begins.

Is the course self-paced, or do I have to watch it at a certain time?

The course is completely self-paced. Once you sign up, youโ€™ll have access to all the material and can review it on your own time, at your own speed.

If I have questions while I take the course, can I ask them?

Yes! Inside the course, youโ€™ll find a discussion on many of the lessons where parents can ask questions related to the course material. Our team of experts will help point you to the videos or handouts in the course to help you get your questions answered.

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