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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It's D Day For The NZ Ministry Of Health Puberty Blocker Consultation by Let Kids Be Kids

On the consultation, submission, having your say, and what this may mean

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Oh Canada - A Canadian Mom's Perspective: Politics, Prorogue & Prime Minister Possibles... by Let Kids Be Kids

Liz Galvin, a switched-on Canadian woman from Oakville Toronto, recently contacted Penny Marie at Let Kids Be Kids.

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Let Parents Be Parents. Who are the 'experts' of our kids? by Let Kids Be Kids

We compare the NZ Education Review Office Review of RSE (Relationships and Sexuality Education) with parent findings.

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Puberty Blockers - A Hot Topic Worldwide by Let Kids Be Kids

The NZ Govt is finally talking about Puberty Blockers and asking the people to weigh in - by Jan 20 2025

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Resources

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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HEEADSSS

HEEADSSS Assessment Analysis

Download instructions are below This independent analysis has been developed in response to correspondence sent to parents students in New Zealand High Schools in 2024.

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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

The Induced 'Rainbow' Child

In The Media

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You might be a lighthouse, a support, that a struggling family needs, so get your brave on today...

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