Puberty Information Sessions

Puberty information sessions are facilitated by a Public Health nurse to provide parents and caregivers of children in grades five and six an opportunity to learn about puberty. Sessions are taught in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Benefits

Talking to your child about puberty:

• Helps them grow into healthy adults
• Gives an opportunity to share accurate information
• Helps them develop an understanding of changes that will happen to their body
• Keeps lines of communication open for other important conversations

Resources for children and adults

• Keep Connected offers free quizzes, discussion starters, family activities and other ideas to help families explore and strengthen their relationships.
• Teaching Sexual Health supports parents and caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to talk comfortably with their children about sexual health.
• Everybody Curious is an entertaining and educational YouTube video series about sexuality and healthy relationships for youth ages nine to 12.
• Video: Female reproductive system explains the reproductive system of those born with a vagina.
• Video: Personal care during menstruation explains the importance of personal care involved with the menstrual cycle.
• Video: Male reproductive system explains the reproductive system of those born with a penis.
• Always Changing offers a free student guide, parent guide and worksheets to expand students' knowledge and understanding of the physical, emotional and social changes related to puberty.
• Niagara Region Public Health teaching tools meet expectations outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Education's Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2019) and in the Secondary Health and Physical Education Curriculum (2015).
• Kids Help Phone e-mental health services are available 24 / 7 for kids, teens and young adults in Canada. The texting service is free and users don't need a data plan, internet connection or an app.