Today we discuss having a code word with our kids for an added safety measure as they are growing and learning to navigate the world around us. Growing up Jess had a code word with her mom "pretty please" and the way that it worked is that if she ever got into a situation where she did not feel comfortable to use her own voice she could use her code word "pretty please" and her mom would know that she was actually supposed to say "no" to whatever was being asked or she was supposed to drop everything and come get Jess. This is not a replacement for teaching our kids to use their own voice- simply a precaution for if they are ever in a situation they do not feel comfortable to. We also discuss another use for code words with our littlest kids!
0:14- Weekly Catch Up!
1:45- Do you use code words with your kids?
2:00- Jess discusses how a code word was used in her childhood
3:05- Alison discusses children with anxiety/social anxiety
4:50- The more they are prepared for situations the better they will do in them
5:15- When do you start the code word?
6:57- Code words with a spouse
9:45- Temperament matters and kids who have a harder time using their voice- still deserve protection
10:28- Adults have the luxury of just leaving
12:30- How did the conversations start?
14:40- VIRAL video breakdown of the week
(Video- 12yo boy destroys house over cell phone)
16:45- Mom comes out with the truth of the viral video
19:28- Viral video- girl puts color stain lipstick all over her face
20:30- Internet's dangerous obsession
