02/18/2026
I care deeply about the topic of Consent.
Because consent is not as simple as we once thought.
We now understand so much more about the nervous system — about how the body can freeze under stress. Many girls and women don’t “just leave” in unsafe situations. They pause. They shut down. They wait for it to end. Not because they agreed — but because their nervous system took over.
This is why preparation matters.
Consent isn’t only about saying “no.”
It’s about recognizing your internal “yes.”
It’s about knowing your boundaries before you walk into a situation.
It’s about practicing the words ahead of time.
It’s about understanding red flags.
And it starts much earlier than most people think.
Consent begins with hugging. With kissing. With learning the difference between:
• Nervous but excited
• And reluctant but unsure
Between:
• “I want to.”
• And “I guess I should.”
Our kids need more than a single class conversation at school. They need nuance. They need practice. They need language.
And they need parents who feel equipped to lead.
If you want support in having these conversations, I invite you to join me for:
Wise Parent Workshop: Intimacy, Consent & Safety
In this workshop, we will explore:
• Understanding Readiness
How to recognize emotional, relational, and developmental signs that your daughter may be navigating intimacy — and how to guide her with clarity and confidence.
• The Power of Enthusiastic Consent
What real consent looks like, how to teach it, how to model it, and how to help girls trust their internal “yes” and “no.”
• Practical Safety Strategies
Age-appropriate tools to help her stay physically, emotionally, and digitally safe — without fear-based messaging.
• Navigating Modern Pressures
Social media, peer dynamics, dating culture, and unspoken expectations — and how to help her respond with self-respect and strength.
📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
🕖 7:15–8:15 PM PST (Live on Zoom)
💛 $39 through March 9 | $49 thereafter
🎥 Recording provided
If your daughter feels “a little young,” come anyway.
Here’s to raising girls who know their worth — and trust their voice.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wisegirlworkshops
