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Last week, during a messy, love-filled dance party with my kids, I felt overwhelmed. My daughter kept climbing on me, an...
22/07/2025

Last week, during a messy, love-filled dance party with my kids, I felt overwhelmed. My daughter kept climbing on me, and while it started sweet, I was starting to feel touched out and needed space.

So I said to her, “I love dancing with you. How about we dance next to each other? Mum’s body needs a bit of space right now.”

In that moment, I wasn’t just setting a boundary. I was showing her it’s okay to speak up for what your body needs. That you can enjoy something and still decide it’s no longer working for you. That it’s okay to change your mind.

That’s consent. That’s body autonomy. And that’s the kind of role model I want to be for my children.
If you want to confidently guide your child through moments like this, Foundations of Body Safety is for you.

You’ll learn how to teach your child about boundaries, consent, and self-respect with love and clarity.

💬 Comment INTERESTED below, and I’ll send you all the details.

Let’s raise children who know their bodies belong to them.

Many parents tell me they hold back from teaching their child about body safety because they’re afraid of saying the wro...
21/07/2025

Many parents tell me they hold back from teaching their child about body safety because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. They worry it might confuse their child or open up difficult conversations they don’t feel ready for.

But what I hear most is the regret, regret for waiting, regret for missing the chance to give their child the tools to protect themselves.

Your child’s safety begins the moment you set aside your fear to teach them that their body belongs to them.
It’s normal to feel scared or unsure. What matters is taking that first step.

If you’ve been putting it off, worried about how to start, I invite you to join my FREE online workshop, Body Safety Basics. I’ll help you find the words and confidence to have these important conversations with your child.

Comment "workshop" below and I’ll send you all the details.

Spaces are limited, don’t wait to empower your child.

Some of the most important lessons our children learn happen at home long before tough conversations arise.If you’ve eve...
16/07/2025

Some of the most important lessons our children learn happen at home long before tough conversations arise.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about how to teach your child about their body, boundaries, and safety, you’re not alone.

The good news? You don’t have to wait for a crisis to start.

My free Body Safety Workshop on July 22nd is designed to give you simple, practical tools to weave body safety education naturally into everyday life.

You’ll learn how to use age-appropriate language, build your child’s confidence, and empower them to understand they are the boss of their own body.

This is about creating a foundation of trust and awareness that keeps your child safe now and for years to come.

If you want to feel confident starting these vital lessons at home, comment "workshop" below and I’ll send you the link to join.

Let’s give our children the knowledge and power to protect themselves, starting today.

As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids, especially when it comes to sleepovers and playdates. It’s natural ...
15/07/2025

As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids, especially when it comes to sleepovers and playdates. It’s natural to feel worried or unsure.

But what if you could make decisions based on confidence and knowing rather than fear? What if you had a simple way to check that the place they’re going is safe, and the family is trustworthy, without the overwhelm?

That’s why I created a FREE Sleepover & Playdate Safety Checklist.

It’s a practical tool to help you ask the right questions, offer appropriate alternatives and say ‘No’ gracefully.

If you want the checklist, just comment or DM me the word "checklist" and I’ll send it your way.

Imagine feeling that familiar fear in your chest… You’re about to drop your child off for a playdate or sleepover. You t...
10/07/2025

Imagine feeling that familiar fear in your chest…

You’re about to drop your child off for a playdate or sleepover.
You trust the family but still, your mind races:

What if my child isn’t ready?
How do I keep them safe… when I’m not there?

You’re not overthinking.
You’re a parent who cares deeply.
And that fear? It’s valid.

That’s exactly why I created the Playdates & Sleepovers Safety Checklist .

A clear, calm guide that helps you ask the right questions, prepare your child, and feel more confident every step of the way.

It won’t erase all the worry.
But it will give you clear guidance so you can protect your child with love, not fear.

💬 Comment ✨Checklist✨ and I’ll send the link your way.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. 💛

You’re not overthinking.You’re parenting in a world where silence used to be the norm and you’re choosing something bett...
09/07/2025

You’re not overthinking.
You’re parenting in a world where silence used to be the norm and you’re choosing something better.

Before I became a parent, I thought body safety was one big, awkward “talk.”
But now I know better.

I know it can be simple, gentle, and part of everyday life.
I know it’s not about scaring kids. It’s about equipping them.
I know that the conversations we have now shape the trust they carry for years to come.

If you’ve ever wondered how to start this early…
Or worried you might mess it up…

This is for you:
3 things I wish I knew before becoming a parent.
Because this work isn’t just about preventing the worst.
It’s about creating the kind of relationship where your child knows they can always come to you.

You’re not just teaching your child to say no.You’re teaching them that their body is theirs and they have the right to ...
08/07/2025

You’re not just teaching your child to say no.
You’re teaching them that their body is theirs and they have the right to make choices about it.
Consent is more than a word.

It’s a powerful message that builds confidence, respect, and safety from the very start.

If you’re wondering how to bring these lessons to life, books are a wonderful place to begin.

I’ve put together my favorite Body Safety Book Recommendations to help you start those important conversations naturally and gently.

💬 Comment ✨book✨ below and I’ll send the list your way.

Because every child deserves to know their rights, one story at a time.

You’re not overreacting.You’re a parent who’s paying attention.And that quiet voice in your head — the one saying,“I wan...
01/07/2025

You’re not overreacting.
You’re a parent who’s paying attention.
And that quiet voice in your head — the one saying,
“I want to protect my child before something happens”
That voice is wise.
That voice is brave.
That voice brought you here.
Because deep down, you know prevention can’t wait.
You’re not waiting for the school system to cover it.
You’re not hoping your child just “figures it out.”

You’re doing something now — while they’re little, curious, and still looking to you for guidance.

Looking for a gentle way to start teaching body safety at home?

These free Body Autonomy Affirmation Cards are helping parents just like you:
🧡 Make body safety part of everyday life
🧡 Teach consent without fear
🧡 Equip their children with language, confidence, and trust

If you’ve been feeling that nudge to start, this is your sign.

✨ Comment “cards” and I’ll send you the link.

Because one simple sentence a day can build lifelong safety. 💛

You’re standing at the family BBQ.Your child hides behind you as a relative leans in for a hug.And in that moment, you f...
30/06/2025

You’re standing at the family BBQ.
Your child hides behind you as a relative leans in for a hug.

And in that moment, you feel it, the pressure to keep the peace.

To smooth things over
To avoid being “that parent”
To prioritise adult comfort over your child’s instincts

But deep down, you know better.
You know that moments like this are the lesson.

This is body safety in real life.
This is how your child learns that their voice matters.

That they can say no, even when it’s awkward.
Even when it’s someone they love.

But what if you’re not sure how to handle those moments?

What if you freeze too?

That’s where Foundations of Body Safety comes in.

This course gives you the words, the confidence, and the clarity to raise a child who trusts themselves and knows how to speak up.

Today is the last day to get it for $219 before it increases to $285.

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the moment to act.

Comment JOIN below and I’ll send you the link and details

Let’s make confidence the lesson your child carries into every room they walk into.

You’re not too late.You’re not behind.You don’t need to have it all figured out.If you’re reading this and thinking:“Thi...
19/06/2025

You’re not too late.
You’re not behind.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

If you’re reading this and thinking:

“This sounds like me.”

“I’ve been wanting to learn this but didn’t know where to start.”

“I want to do better but I don’t want to mess it up…”

Then you are exactly who I created this free workshop for.

It’s called “Body Safety Basics Every Parent Needs to Know — and How to Start Today.”
And inside, I’ll guide you through 5 simple, powerful tools that will give you the confidence to start protecting your child right now.

🎯 You’ll get language to use

🎯 Age-appropriate tips that feel natural

🎯 Support that feels empowering, not scary

Comment the word “WORKSHOP” and I’ll send you the link.

Let’s raise safe, strong kids — together.

You’ve packed the lunchboxLabelled the bagPractised zipping up their jacket and waving goodbyeBut there’s a quiet voice ...
16/06/2025

You’ve packed the lunchbox

Labelled the bag

Practised zipping up their jacket and waving goodbye

But there’s a quiet voice inside, wondering if they’re really ready.

Not just to find their name on the mat
But to stay safe when you’re not there

What if another child touches them?

What if someone shows them something they shouldn’t see?

What if they don’t know what to do?

We spend so much time preparing our kids for kindy.

But often forget the most important part: safety

That’s why I created Body Safety Basics
A FREE online workshop that helps you teach your child the body rules they need before stepping into kindy.

Simple, age-appropriate and empowering
Confidence starts with knowing they’re prepared.

Comment the word ✨ workshop ✨ and I’ll send you the sign-up link.

You weren’t there.You didn’t see it happen.Just another kindy day—until your child tells you what happened behind the cu...
05/06/2025

You weren’t there.

You didn’t see it happen.

Just another kindy day—until your child tells you what happened behind the cubby house.

Another child showed them their private parts.
And in that split-second moment, your child didn’t freeze.

They didn’t laugh nervously or stay silent.

They said, “Stop. I don’t want to see that.”
Then they told the teacher.
And later, they told you.

Not because you rehearsed a script the night before.

Not because you had the “perfect” talk.

But because you’ve been planting seeds.

You’ve been showing them, in little moments, that they’re allowed to say no.
That their body is their own.
That they can always tell you the truth and be safe.

This is what body safety looks like in real life.
And this is why I created my free Body Autonomy Affirmation Cards—

To help you make those lessons part of everyday parenting, in a way that sticks.

Comment ✨ cards ✨ and I’ll send you the download link.

Because one confident moment behind a cubby house can only come from lots of small ones at home.

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