Empowering
Families &
Keeping Kids Safe
The Stoplight Squad™ is a children’s book series created to help families talk about body safety, boundaries, emotions, and self-confidence before problems arise. Using bright visuals, relatable characters, and simple language, children learn to trust their feelings, recognize safe and unsafe situations, and speak up with confidence.
STOPLIGHT SQUAD© CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES
Empowering
Families &
Keeping Kids Safe
The Stoplight Squad™ is a children’s book series created to help families talk about body safety, boundaries, emotions, and self-confidence before problems arise. Using bright visuals, relatable characters, and simple language, children learn to trust their feelings, recognize safe and unsafe situations, and speak up with confidence.
KIDS LEARN
What Children Learn Through The Stoplight Squad
Each lesson is intentionally woven into story—not lectures—so children remember and apply it naturally. Each lesson is intentionally woven into story—not lectures—so children remember and apply it naturally. This is prevention-focused education—designed to be calm, empowering, and age-appropriate for children ages 3–12. “Body Safety Heroes In Action” launches a growing collection that builds lifelong skills, including:
Self-Worth & Confidence
Helping children understand their value
Healthy Boundaries
Knowing what is and isn’t okay
Body Safety Awareness
Recognizing unsafe situations early
Emotional Intelligence
Listening to and trusting feelings
Communi-cation Skills
Using words to ask for help
Courage to Say “No”
Practicing assertiveness without fear
Recognizing Trusted Adults
Knowing who to turn to
Resilience & Empowerment
Building inner strength
Bright Jen
Jen brings thoughtfulness, awareness, and words to what children feel inside. She helps children slow down, understand their emotions, and express themselves clearly and confidently. Through her gentle strength, children learn that their voice matters—and that speaking up is powerful.
Bold Ben
Ben moves when it matters most. When something feels off, he doesn’t ignore it—he trusts that inner signal and takes action. He helps children understand that they are allowed to step away, create space, and protect themselves with confidence.
Courage in Action
With his sword pin resting over his heart, Ben represents bravery anchored in doing what is right. His Time-for-Action watch reminds children that some moments require immediate courage, while his courage compass points him—and them—toward wise, protective choices. Jen’s green pendant necklace symbolizes calm, truth, and inner knowing. Through her star notebook, she brings clarity to thoughts and emotions, and with her signature goggles, she helps children see situations more clearly—what is safe, what is uncertain, and what is not okay. Together, they guide children along a clear Courage Path™—learning when to act, when to speak up, and how to trust themselves every step of the way.
Sword Pin
Courage anchored in doing right.
Time-for-Action Watch
Act quickly when something feels wrong.
Courage Compass
Guides wise, protective decisions.
Green Pendant Necklace
Calm truth and inner knowing.
Star Notebook
Clarifies thoughts, feelings, and words.
Signature Goggles
See clearly what’s safe or not.
OUR IMPACT
Designed for Lasting Impact
to Support the Adults
Children Trust Most
The Stoplight Squad™ was created to equip the adults who shape children’s daily lives with a simple, effective way to teach body safety, boundaries, and emotional awareness—without fear, shame, or complicated explanations. Whether at home, in classrooms, or in the community, this book meets children where they are and gives adults the confidence to start meaningful conversations.
Parents & caregivers
Because children deserve safety, trust, and open communication.
This book helps families start body-safety conversations in a calm, age-appropriate way. It gives children shared language so they feel safe coming to you.
Schools & Educators
Because learning environments should be safe, supportive, and empowering.
The Stoplight Squad™ offers a simple framework that supports social-emotional learning and personal safety. It fits naturally into classroom instruction.
Churches & Community Groups
Because protecting children is a shared community responsibility.
This book provides a gentle, values-aligned way to teach children about safety and boundaries. It supports care and accountability without fear-based messaging.
Counselors & Child Advocates
Because every child deserves a voice and protection.
The Stoplight Squad™ is a child-friendly tool for discussing safety, feelings, and boundaries. It helps children express difficult experiences more clearly.
STOPLIGHT SYSTEM
GREEN. YELLOW. RED. CLEAR GUIDANCE FOR EVERYDAY SITUATIONS
A Simple Safety System Kids Remember
The Stoplight Squad© uses the familiar traffic-light system children already understand to help them recognize safe, confusing, and unsafe situations. By pairing feelings with clear actions, kids learn how to respond—and when to speak up—without panic or shame.
GREEN — GO
Safe touch and safe moments feel good.
Green means safe touch and safe behavior. It feels okay, involves no secrets, and comes from trusted people, like hugs or high-fives.
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YELLOW — SLOW
Pay attention to feelings that feel unsure.
Yellow means something feels confusing or uncomfortable. Stop and tell a trusted adult so they can help you figure it out.
02
RED — STOP
Unsafe touch or behavior is never okay.
Red means something is not okay. Say no, get away, and tell a trusted grown-up right away.
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EXPERT VOICES
Endorsed by Those Who Protect Children
What Experts Are Saying
Child safety professionals, educators, and advocates recognize the importance of early, prevention-focused education. Their experience affirms that giving children clear language and trusted guidance can change—and even save—lives.
Stoplight Squad’ is a resource parents should embrace and read with their children. During my 30 years as a State Court Judge, I saw firsthand how trauma impacts a child’s ability to thrive. This book equips parents to help children recognize ‘yes’ and ‘no’ touch—and what to do to protect themselves.”
Lynn Tepper
Retired Florida 6th Circuit Court Judge (1989–2018)
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OUR STORY
More Than a Book Series —
Our Story is Our Mission
The Stoplight Squad© was created by parents and child advocates who believe prevention begins with loving conversations, not fear-based warnings. Every story is rooted in real-world experience, child development principles, and a deep commitment to child protection.
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What Makes The Stoplight Squad Different
Prevention-Focused, not reactive
Child-Friendly Language, not clinical terms
Universal Visual System children already understand
Supports Parents, building trust and engagement
Built for Repetition, memory, and confidence
Meet the Authors: Parents and Advocates
The authors of The Stoplight Squad are passionate parents and advocates committed to protecting children and strengthening families. This book was born from lived experience, professional insight, and a shared belief that children thrive when they feel safe, heard, and empowered.
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“Stoplight Squad” is a resource parents should embrace & read with their children. Sadly, the prevalence of children who experience sexual abuse or assault is extensive. As a State Court judge for 30 years, I saw the impact this trauma had on children’s inability to thrive. This resource guides parents to assist children to recognize a “Yes” and a “No” touch & what they should do to protect themselves
Lynn Tepper
Retired Florida 6th Circuit Court Judge ( 1989-2018)
