Bullying is about physical or social power. It intends to cause harm, fear or distress. Often, its point is to ruin a victim’s reputation. About 1 in 5 kids are bullied regularly in Canada. Bullying can lead to mental health issues, poor school success, and can also lead to deadly violence and suicide. Facts About […]
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Everyone has a gender identity. Your gender identity is your internal, deeply held sense of being a woman, girl, man, boy, fluid among genders or no gender. Your sex doesn’t determine it and is not related to your sexual orientation (who you feel attraction to). For many people, their gender identity matches the sex they […]
Everyone has a sexual orientation. Your sexual orientation refers to your emotional, physical and sexual attraction to others. It’s a part of who you are. Some people know their sexual orientation from a young age, while others may discover it later in life. It can remain the same or change over time. Gender identity is […]
Kids are forming and maintaining relationships online and offline with their peers from school, sports, clubs, etc. Sometimes they form relationships with people they may have never met before. In many cases, their online lives are just as important to them as their lives offline. Kids use online platforms like gaming, social media, chats and […]
You want to give your child the guidance and knowledge they need to become responsible, healthy and happy adults. They should know that you love and accept them for who they are. Teaching your child about sexual health and sexuality is part of your role as a parent. You’re already teaching your child many things about […]
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