In this episode, I sit down with Anna Sonoda, a clinical social worker with years of experience working with sex offenders. We dive deep into the psychology of grooming, breaking down the subtle tactics predators use and how we, as parents, can safeguard our children. Anna shares insights from her book, Duck Duck Groom, explaining the four key stages of grooming and how offenders manipulate not just children, but entire communities. We also discuss the rising concerns around peer-on-peer abuse and why it’s more important than ever for parents to be proactive. Anna gives actionable strategies to recognize red flags, protect our kids, and create safer communities. If you’ve ever wondered how to sharpen your awareness and take meaningful steps to prevent child abuse, this is a must-listen. If you found this episode valuable, please share it with other parents and caregivers. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me @consentparenting on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, or X with your biggest takeaways. Let’s keep building consent culture—one conversation at a time!