One Talk at a Time sing-along book
We partnered with children’s music group, Teeny Tiny Stevies, on a song called ‘One Talk at a Time’. The song teaches children and young people about their bodies’ warning signs, not keeping secrets and talking to trusted adults. Adults can use it as a prompt to start conversations with the children and young people in their lives about body safety and child sexual abuse.
Teeny Tiny Stevies developed an accompanying sing-along book that children and young people can read while listening to the song or you can refer to the lyrics below.
One talk at a time, and I’ll share some of my tales and experiences.
I want to be honest about things that are complex, while you’re learning about the world.
This is important, most people are awesome, but not everyone’s like this.
And we’ll talk through the difference.
You know the feeling when you’re frozen in one place,
Your tummy feels bad and you want to rush away,
Heat rushes to your head and your heart starts to race?
Your body’s warning you that something isn’t safe.
Cause you’re the boss of your body and that means nobody can cross your boundaries.
And if somebody keeps trying and tells you to hide it, you say ‘no’ that’s off limits.
And I’ll be right here to listen.
You deserve someone who’ll believe you if you say, you’ve got a big worry that’s making your heart break.
You know there’s nothing you can’t tell me to my face.
And you don’t keep secrets for no one who makes you feel unsafe.
Another conversation, because you’re appreciated and I’ll always be here for you.
Getting things off your chest so you might get some rest from things swirling around your head.
And I’m right here to listen.
It might seem strange to you, but I was once your age, learning about the world and how people behave.
As you grow up, I’ll share some knowledge I have gained.
You don’t keep secrets for someone who makes you feel ashamed.
One talk at a time and I’ll share some of my tales and experiences.
One talk at a time.
What’s on your mind?
Because you know nothing’s off limits.
And I’ll be right here to listen.