My Safe World. The Most Important Safety Rules for Children Aged 5 to 10

This is the first book in a new series created by leading Russian expert in children’s safety, Liya Sharova, who is also a teacher and psychologist. She knows how to effectively set up communication with children by creating an atmosphere of trust, where adults don’t simply ask questions, but phrase them in a way that encourages children to think. Before discussing safety, it’s important that a child doesn’t fear standing out: the child should be able to draw attention in crowded places, say “no” to both adults and peers, and in case of danger move to the side. It’s also necessary to teach the child to understand where their own boundaries are and where other people’s boundaries are. This knowledge helps resist pressure, refuse strangers, respect oneself and one’s loved ones, and handle issues with friends without harming relationships.

The book is structured so that the child can learn, independently and step by step, ways to behave in dangerous situations. At the end of the book, you’ll find assignments, questions, and tests to help reinforce the information and form confident skills.