

Jay is also an accomplished children's book author, writing a number of titles for such literacy series as ZigZags, Totally Kidz, Deadly and Incredible, and a children's picture book series for Penguin. Since that time, she has authored and produced numerous award-winning titles for the educational publishing industry. On returning to Australia, Jay began work as an educational author/packager. In fact, Jay's first daughter was born there. They lived and worked in Japan for over three and a half years.

In the early 90s, Jay and her partner moved to Japan to work as English teachers.

In 1985, Jay had a change of career and became an educational editor and publisher. She then moved to Melbourne and taught at a number of inner-city schools. She started her teaching career in the 1980s as a primary school teacher in rural Australia.

Jayneen (aka Jay Dale) is an experienced early years educator, author and publisher. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Also included in this book are in-depth Discussion Questions to further enhance the learning and to initiate important family conversations around body autonomy. These skills empower children, and go a long way in keeping them safe from abuse - ensuring they grow up as assertive and confident teenagers and adults. Parents, caregivers, and educators have a duty of care to protect children by teaching them Body Safety skills. Approximately 20% of girls, and 8% of boys will experience sexual abuse before their 18th birthday (Pereda, et al, 2009).
