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...
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...
I recently spoke with a mother who reached out to me because her 5-year-old child had disclosed sexual abuse - not from an adult, but from another 5-year-old child.
Let’s just pause there.
Because this is the part no one warns you about.
No one tells you what to do when the harm doesn't come from...
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 ...
Not all child sexual abuse physically hurts the child… and not all children realise they are being abused!
Before you skip reading or get ‘icked’ out by this topic, I need you to realise WHY knowing this information is so vitally important in helping our kids stay safe and reducing overall harm.
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I remember when I was returning to work after my daughter was born and the emotional roller coaster I went through in finding an early childhood centre. I had so much mum-guilt in needing to put her into childcare that I cried for days.
At that stage, I was not even a police officer, I was just nee...
Parent Question: I am thinking of enrolling my son in an organised group activity, but I am worried about the safety aspects for him whilst being around adults we don’t know personally. Is there any way we can make it safer so he can still enjoy being involved in group activities?
Sports and organi...
