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This week a mum reached out to me. She had read headlines claiming taxpayer money was being used to "affirm paedophiles' feelings", and she was deeply disturbed. She asked me whether it was true, and if it was, how she could speak up.

I completely understand her reaction. As parents, our instinct i...

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Parenting from Confidence, Not Fear: A Risk Assessment Guide for Playdates, Sleepovers and Daycare body safety child protection child safety childcare safety conversations with kids daycare safety grooming awareness kristi mcvee parenting parenting tips parenting without fear playdate safety protective behaviours risk assessment safe adults safety conversations sleepover safety Sep 22, 2026

Can I trust this family with my child for a few hours? Is this daycare actually going to keep them safe? What about a sleepover, is that a step too far?

If you've ever sat with questions like these and felt your stomach drop, you're not alone. Every parent I speak to, whether at a school hall or on...

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