Teaching Kids to Trust Their Instincts and Stay Safe!

Some of the most important lessons our children need to learn are often not taught in school, but Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation has been helping to change that for over 30 years! In today's inspiring guest episode, Dr. Shafer speaks with Erica Trainor from Lil' Iguana's Children's Safety Foundation about the importance of teaching children safety through engaging methods like music. They discuss the evolution of safety education, the concept of the 'harm alarm', and practical tools for parents and educators to help children understand their feelings and make safe choices. The conversation highlights real-life impacts of the foundation's programs and the necessity of adapting safety lessons to modern challenges, including online safety.

Takeaways:

• Lil' Iguana's Foundation has been educating children for over 30 years.
• The harm alarm helps children recognize when something feels wrong.
• Music is a powerful tool for teaching safety lessons.
• Parents should encourage open communication about feelings.
• Teaching kindness online is crucial for today's youth.
• Repetition and communication are key in safety education.

Quotes:

• "We need to listen to our harm alarm."
• "We teach kindness online and offline."
• "Kids thrive on knowing what to expect."

Thank you to Erica Trainor for being on the show!

Connect with Lil’ Iguana here:

• ⁠https://linktr.ee/liliguana⁠
• Website: ⁠https://www.liliguana.org/⁠
• Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/liliguanasafety⁠
• Instagram: @liliguanasafety
• TikTok: @liliguanasafety

Check out Lil' Iguana's Free Water Safety 101 Guide here: https://www.liliguanausa.org/water-safety-101/

Subscribe to Talks with Dr Shafer where you enjoy podcasts for more inspiring short talks to help you master your mindset and weekly inspiring guest episodes with people who have reclaimed their stories and are living life to the fullest.Dr Shafer Stedron, MD is a musician turned Neurologist, a mom, a Jay Shetty-Certified Life Coach, an Author, Publisher, and so much more. She is passionate about helping others reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future, unlocking their fullest potential informed by her background in neurology, psychology, business and entertainment.Dr Shafer co-authors the International Best-seller, Cracking the Rich Code 16th Edition, endorsed by Tony Robbins. Order your copy at ⁠⁠⁠www.drshaferstedronova.com⁠⁠⁠!Pick Up Dr Shafer's Children's Book, a fun, heartwarming and connecting story: The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks! Order your copy at ⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/shop⁠Connect with Dr. Shafer: ⁠⁠⁠https://drshaferstedronova.com/⁠⁠⁠To watch inspiring and informative Talks with Dr Shafer head to her YouTube Channel: / @talkswithdrshaferThis episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.Little House Of Dreams Entertainment, LLC, 2025.All Rights ReservedMusic Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse