We are a New Zealand-wide grassroots network of parents, grandparents and others who prioritise the wellbeing and innocence of our children and youth.


Our families, children and youth are facing a myriad of tough situations at present, and rather than putting our heads in the sand or looking the other way… it’s time to build our courage, speak from our hearts, and find some answers to our burning questions.

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RCR Radio Interview: NZ's Year Nine 'Wellness' Assessment - A Covert Attack On Family Privacy? by Let Kids Be Kids

Tune in to Reality Check Radio's Paul Brennan and our Penny Marie chat about the HEEADSSS Assessment that is being widely used in NZ schools, clinics, Dr surgeries and hospitals.

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BREAKING NEWS: Govt-Funded 'HEEADSSS Assessment' Exposed by Let Kids Be Kids

Parents discover a 'Psychosocial Interview Format For Adolescents' is being widely used on our kids and we weren't even aware of it.

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The Ministry Of Education (MOE) Youth Advisory Group & Its 'Diversity Hires' by Let Kids Be Kids

The MOE Youth Advisory Group (YAG) appears to be a 'shining' example of hiring on the basis of diversity, equity and inclusion. Are they representative of our nation's youth?

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What Exactly Is Donald Trump Promising In The USA Education Sector? by Let Kids Be Kids

Much is being circulated online post-USA-election about what is being promised, relating to DEI and removal of gender theory in schools. Here is the statement we found, on Education...

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THE HEEADSSS ASSESSEMENT FRAMEWORK – AN INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS

In January 2024, a number of parents received a letter from the Public Health Nurse for Child and Youth Health at Te Whatu Ora, advising that the government had allocated specific funding for an “extra health and wellness check” to be offered to all Year 9 students (aged 12-13yrs) using the HEEADSSS Assessment Framework.

We looked into this Assessment and the conditions of its use. We engaged with a range of experts… lawyers, psychologists, psychotherapists, ex-principals and parents for their views.

As a result of concerns raised by these experts, this report was produced.

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Nationwide Roadshow '24 - What's Going On With Our Kids?

Roadshow ’24
From April to July 2024 Penny Marie and Elisabeth Cave travelled around New Zealand sharing some of their extensive research and analysis. Our intention is to inform and empower. Don’t simply take our word – please do your own research and draw your own conclusions on the topics we discuss.

A list of all information referenced in our Roadshow is available for free download

Part 1: The Big Picture

Part 2: Identity Disruption

Part 3: Policy vs People

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