Why I Had to Create a Video About Children Choking Other Children

I’m increasingly seeing more and more children choking other children, both in the classroom and in the playground. Sometimes, it happens out of frustration when a child doesn’t have the words to express their anger. Other times, it happens during playfighting, where children don’t realise just how dangerous it is. But no matter the reason,

Why We Should Stop Using “Good Touch, Bad Touch” and Switch to “Safe and Unsafe Touch”

I’ve been researching what types of resources would be most helpful, as I have just set up a Teachers Pay Teachers account to support teachers, educators and parents who homeschool, with best-practice resources. I noticed on Teachers Pay Teachers and Pinterest just how many resources are still using good touch, bad touch.  It’s 2025, and

Open Doors, Open Hearts: The Power of “Consequence-Free Conversations” with Your Teens

Hey there, parents! Today, I want to chat about something super important yet often overlooked in our parenting journey – setting up a “Consequence-Free Conversation” strategy with your teens. Think of it as opening a window into their world, where trust and understanding breeze in, sweeping away fears and doubts. Why Consequence-Free Conversations? Remember being

The Gift of Consent During the Christmas Season

As we get ready to enjoy the holiday season’s festivities, it’s crucial to remember that the spirit of Christmas should extend beyond the exchange of gifts and the warmth of twinkling lights. One aspect that often gets overlooked during this time is the importance of consent. While it may seem like a serious topic against

A Parent’s Guide to Setting Up Privacy Settings for Your Child’s Christmas Device

Are you thinking of giving your child a device for Christmas? As the holiday season approaches, many parents find themselves contemplating the idea of gifting their children a digital device for Christmas. Whether it’s a smartphone, tablet, or gaming console, these gadgets offer many opportunities for learning, entertainment, and communication. However, with great power comes

Strategies to help ensure your child is cyber safe

The internet provides an opportunity for children to interact and learn on a global scale and can be a wonderful learning tool. However, the internet also offers strangers a direct link to your home and your child’s life. The danger of this cannot be underestimated. It is imperative, that you educate yourself and your family

Child abuse: How education can overcome Australia’s hidden epidemic

Child sexual abuse – it’s a topic nobody wants to talk about, but ignoring it and hiding from the frightening reality of Australia’s child abuse epidemic, is only putting more and more of our children at even greater risk than they already are. In this article, child abuse prevention educator Holly-ann Martin shines a light on