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Parent in a toy department looking at toys on a shelf Gender stereotypes & toys: The impact on children
Baby's First Year · Parenting

Gender stereotypes & toys: The impact on children

Mary Ann Gatbonton, RN1 Comment

The holidays are approaching and if there are children on your gift-giving list, there's a chance you are going to be visiting a toy store – where gender stereotypes rule the layout of the store! Here are some tips from our sexual health nurse, Jennifer Katz, RN, to help us navigate through those kids' lists.… Continue reading Gender stereotypes & toys: The impact on children

Preschool child wearing a red eye mask and red cape. Playing superhero in the park Masculinity: What messages are we giving children?
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Masculinity: What messages are we giving children?

Mary Ann Gatbonton, RNLeave a comment

"Boys don't cry!" "You throw like a girl!" "Why is that boy playing with dolls?" As adults, there is potential to fall into gender stereotypes very easily. I've reached out to our Sexual Health Promoters to share their expertise on the importance of talking with children about society's gender stereotypes. Here's what they shared: By… Continue reading Masculinity: What messages are we giving children?