We all know it's important, but it can be hard to find the right words, and what if your kids don't listen or understand?
Wouldn't it be great if a professional therapist gave you the right words, in a format your kids would like? That's what "Stop the Groomer" does! It:
Stop the Groomer is also great for parents to learn from, then discuss with your kids. See info for parents or the press kit.
"The app is fantastic and full of really valuable info to help kids better understand a very serious issue!"
"It's a great tool to engage young people in discussions about psychosexual education, boundaries, prevention and support on challenging topics. "
"Stop the Groomer helped make a difficult conversation with my kids so much easier."
David Sakumura is a father of 5, grandfather of 3, long-time gymnastics coach and owner of Lawrence Gymnastics & Athletics. Years ago, his family was traumatized by sex abuse, and he has worked to protect and develop strong kids throughout his life. This app was David's idea, and he's hoping it can help kids fight sexual abuse.
Mark Steiner, father of 3 daughters, is a child & family therapist in private practice who has worked with children, teens, and families for over 30 years. Mark provided the content for the app.
Corey Stone, product designer and father of 4 (including a son and daughter coached by David!), designed the app and got it built with some help from Armelline. Corey is also the founder of HERO Keyboard and Cheermoji.
Dushko Zafirovski is a professional illustrator, cartoon, and comics fan who was proud to illustrate this important project.