No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.
It is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn about how to be inclusive using gender-neutral language.
Your child’s gender identity is something that they come to understand for themself. If your child is questioning their gender, read more to find out if they might identify as transgender.
Your gender identity is something that you come to understand for yourself. If you are questioning your gender, read more to find out if you might identify as transgender.
It is common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more to better understand the complete story of who your child is on the inside and how they want to present to the world.
It's common for people to confuse sex, gender and sexual orientation, but they are all different things. Read more about each of these terms.
Learn about your right to receive care and services in a safe and welcoming environment, including at school, work and in health-care environments.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Everyone has the right to receive care and services in a safe, welcoming environment. Learn more about your child’s rights to safe spaces.
A list of resources for young people and families who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.
An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.
Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
Learn about the causes and treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure.
Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.
Learn about the factors that affect pain assessment such as our emotions, behaviour and cultural attitudes to pain.
The teen years can be challenging for your child, and for you. Learn how you can guide your teenager to follow nutrition guidelines, develop good sleep habits, manage their mental health and make safe lifestyle decisions.
Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year.
Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.
During the school-age years, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.
