Tough Topics Mom
Kimberly King

Kimberly King

Tough Topics Mom

Empowered Adults. Protected Kids.

Kimberly King

Kimberly King, known as the Tough Topics Mom, is a leading voice in child sexual abuse prevention, helping families, schools, and organizations take action before abuse happens. She is the author of the best-selling, most highly recommended prevention book for children, I Said No! A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private, co-written with her son Zack.

Kimberly is a mom, a survivor, a Sexual Abuse Prevention Facilitator with Darkness to Light (D2L.org), and a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor with The Rowan Center. As a best-selling author, educator, and trusted prevention consultant, she partners with parents, schools, mental health professionals, and youth-serving organizations to build safer communities — one conversation at a time.

If you're searching for:

  • A child sexual abuse prevention expert to guide your team
  • A powerful keynote speaker for your next conference
  • A certified body safety educator for children and parents
  • Signed copies or bulk orders of prevention books
  • Private consultations and staff trainings

Kimberly offers:

  • Professional, trauma-informed support
  • Approachable guidance grounded in real experience
  • Evidence-based best practices
  • Customized training programs
  • Ongoing consultation and support

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What People Are Saying

I Said No! helps empower kids to use their voice and set boundaries.

Erin Merryn MSW, Author and Founder of Erin's Law

I Said No! is at the top of my list for child sexual abuse prevention resources.

Dr. Betsy Kanarowski PhD, LCSW, Chief Clinical Officer at Saprea

I Said No! is one of those books...both clear and empowering.

Shawna Wollbrink RN, Mayo Clinic Center for Safe and Healthy Children

I Said No! provides easy-to-understand guidelines for children.

Lindsay Hawthorne Enough Abuse

This book is a conversation starter, a confidence builder, and a potential lifesaver.

Nicki Reisberg Scrolling to Death

The updated illustrations and information really helped my oldest comprehend.

Lauren Brown Independent Bookseller, Poppy Books and Gifts

I Said No! is one of those books...a must-have on every child's bookshelf.

Erica Saccoccio Founder, Family Tree School Age Enrichment Program

An adorable way to help empower kids in their choices and reinforce their right to bodily autonomy.

Sarah Casper Educator and Founder of Comprehensive Consent

A must take class that helps parents introduce body safety skills every family needs.

Diane Tarantini Author of The Brave Knight

My toddlers got so much out of Body Safety Boss! I love that we can keep going back to it as they grow.

Nicole Cheever The Potty Mama

The perfect compliment to the body safety lessons you're starting to teach your kids.

Rosalia Rivera Founder of Consent Parenting

Body Safety Boss Bootcamp is an incredibly comprehensive body safety education resource.

Lizzie Charboneau Author of Your Whole Body Book

An incredibly informative resource that thoughtfully covers essential body safety concepts.

Victoria Barendsen Registered Psychologist, The Safe Kids Project

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