Why Stopping Abuse Before It Starts Means Talking to People We'd Rather Not
Oct 30, 2026
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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...
Talking to Your Kids About Suicide, Self-Harm and Mental Health
Sep 14, 2026
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I know how uncomfortable this topic feels for most parents. Suicide, self-harm and mental health are conversations we'd all rather not have to have with our kids. But avoiding them doesn't make our children safer, it just means that if these feelings ever show up, they won't know what to do with the...
"It's Our Little Secret" - Why comments like this are a red flag, even when it's harmless
Aug 04, 2026
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A few parents have come to me recently with a version of a similar story.
A grandparent giving their grandchild a treat, one they know will spoil dinner and says, "this is just our little secret."
A childβs teacher has personal opinions about a topic that they know parents might find upsetting and s...