Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old

The prompt

“When someone's tickling you and you want them to stop, what's the best way to make that happen?”

What to listen for

If they can say 'stop' clearly and expect it to be respected, that's a healthy, strong sense that their body belongs to them. Reinforce that stopping the moment they say so is always the rule.

If they seem unsure whether they're allowed to say stop, that's important to address directly and reassure them firmly.

Use this as a chance to remind them the same rule goes for hugs, tickling, or any touch, their 'stop' always counts.

What this tells you

This shows you how clearly they understand that their own 'no' about their body is something everyone must respect.