Privacy is bigger than we think
Aug 10, 2026
As we come to the end of this little series, I’ve found myself returning to something quite simple. We don’t have to choose between sharing nothing and sharing everything. There is a middle space.
And it’s in that space that I think most of us would like to land - somewhere that allows us to stay connected, to express ourselves, to reflect on our parenting, while also protecting our children in a way that feels thoughtful and respectful.
Because in many ways, sharing can be really powerful. It can help other parents feel less alone, it can raise awareness, and it can create connection around experiences that might otherwise feel quite isolating.
But I think it’s worth gently asking: Who is carrying the weight of what is being shared?
Is it us, as adults, reflecting on our experience… or is it our child, whose story or image is being used to hold that message? Again, this isn’t a judgement. It’s just a point of reflection. Because I do think it’s possible to share, to advocate, and to connect in ways that don’t require our children to carry that weight.
Sometimes that might mean speaking more from our own experience, rather than theirs. Sometimes it might mean holding certain moments privately, even if they feel significant to us.
If there’s one thing to take from this month, it’s not to change everything overnight.
It’s simply to:
pause,
wonder,
and become a little more intentional.
wonder,
and become a little more intentional.
That is enough.
Inside the membership this week, I’ve pulled this together into a more practical reflection on how we might begin to find that balance in a way that feels realistic and compassionate for families.
I'd love to know what you think too...
Your Child and Adolescent Psychologist,
Lorraine Xx
P.S. In the Membership this week, we will talk about this in more details.
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