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Podcast: Housewives of True Crime
Episode: Wake Up Wednesday with Anna Sonoda
Description: Licensed clinical social worker and author Anna Sonoda joins Tabitha to talk about her book Duck Duck Groom and the importance of teaching families how grooming works before abuse happens. Based on years of clinical work with convicted offenders, Anna explains that predators rely on patience, access, and trust, and most abuse comes from people kids already know. She breaks down the 4F formula of grooming - flattery, favoritism, forbidden fruits, and fear - and stresses why adults should speak up when something feels off. Anna also shares how to empower kids, protect reputations, and create prevention focused environments.<...