Why Teaching Kids About “Games” Matters More Than Ever

Most unsafe games don’t look unsafe. They start as fun, friendly, harmless… until something shifts.

Predators often disguise grooming as “play” - because games feel normal, familiar and exciting for children.

When kids understand the rules of ...

Grandparents hold a special kind of magic in a child’s world - they’re the storytellers, the biscuit-bringers, the soft landing when life feels hard. They’ve lived through decades of change and with that comes wisdom, love and a deep desire to protect the little ones who light up their lives.

But t...

Every educator dreads it. 

A child whispers: “They touched me on my private parts.”
Or you see two children in a situation that crosses boundaries.

It can be awkward. It’s often confronting and it can feel overwhelming if you don't know how to handle it.

But here’s what I want you to remember: yo...

A Guide to Keeping Kids Safe – Dad’s Edition
(Protection through prevention, not just reaction)

For generations, the role of “protector” has been stamped into what it means to be a dad. You stand at the gate, watching for danger, ready to fight if someone hurts your child.

But here’s the thing - if...

It’s one of the hardest things for a parent or carer to wrap their head around, witnessing a child display sexualised behaviours towards another child. The instinct is to minimise, to explain it away with a nervous laugh and say, “They’re just curious,” or “It’s normal at that age.”

But here’s the ...

Let’s talk about something that makes a lot of adults squirm - how to explain safe and unsafe touch to little ones when we are the ones responsible for helping them with things like toileting, nappy changes and hygiene.

This topic came up from an educator who purchased my Conversations with Kids ca...

Because one conversation won’t cut it, but the right stories can change everything.

Why Books Are Your Secret Weapon in Body Safety Education

Here’s the thing: kids don’t learn the most important stuff in one big sit-down talk. They learn through repetition. Through play. Through stories. Through ...

The Question No One Wants to Ask (But Every Parent Should)

Most parents assume the people they love are safe for their children. That family and friends means protection. That love equals trust. I wish that were always true.

But my years as a child abuse detective taught me something I could never...

How to talk to your kids if you are worried something might have happened 
(aka: The conversation you pray you’ll never need - but must know how to have)

It’s every parent’s worst fear!

The panic that comes with wondering if your child might’ve been hurt. Maybe there was a shift in their behaviour....

It’s the scenario no one ever wants to imagine—but far too many live through.

You start to notice something off in your child - behaviours that don’t make sense, disclosures that chill you to the bone, a gut instinct that won’t leave you alone. Then it hits you like a freight train: the person harm...

Entering the dating world as a single parent involves balancing your emotional needs with your children’s safety and well-being. Not a simple task.

Introducing someone new to your child’s life is a big decision that requires careful thought and planning. While it’s natural to want companionship, it...

The difference between inappropriate and grooming behaviours

As parents, educators, and caregivers, distinguishing between inappropriate behaviours and grooming tactics is crucial for protecting children against child sexual abuse.

Inappropriate behaviour can often be a boundary-crossing incident ...