Join us in St. John’s on June 11 for a free, in-person parenting workshop about how everyday choices shape kids' beliefs about gender and relationships.

We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids’ Experiences of Gender and Relationships workshop!

What do dress-up boxes, compliments, and cartoons have in common?

They all help kids learn what’s “okay” for boys, girls, and everyone in between.

This free, in-person workshop helps parents of young children explore how the small, everyday choices we make—from birthday gifts to bedtime stories—can shape our kids’ beliefs about gender, relationships, and who gets to be accepted for who they are.

In this supportive 3-hour session, we’ll explore how everyday parenting choices teach kids what kinds of gender expression are celebrated or discouraged as well as how we can create more room for softness, care, and connection for all kids.

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You’ll walk away with...

• A clearer understanding of how everyday parenting shapes gender learning
• Concrete strategies for raising open-hearted, confident kids
• New language to describe patterns you’ve probably sensed—but didn’t have a name for
• A supportive community of thoughtful caregivers
• A free copy of our parenting workbook! </aside>

🟢 Invitation to Participate

Who can attend?

If you're a parent or caregiver aged 18+, you’re eligible to participate. No background knowledge needed—just a willingness to reflect and learn alongside others.

Participation includes:

• 🗓️ Register using the link below**!**
• 📝 A short pre-workshop survey [~30 minutes]
• 🤝 Attending the in-person workshop on June 11th, 2025 [3 hours] at the CPA Convention (open to the public—no registration required for the main conference)
• 💬 A follow-up survey two weeks after [~30 minutes]

👉 Ready to Join Us?

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Spots are limited - register now to join us!

This workshop is free and open to all parents and caregivers of young children.

Once you sign up, you’ll receive:

• 📍 Location details
• 📝 A link to the pre-workshop survey </aside>

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🎤 Meet the Presenters

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Visual artwork featured on this page was created by Cindy Zhang, a multidisciplinary illustrator and forensic biology graduate from Trent University. Cindy’s work brings together science, story, and emotion—capturing the heart of what it means to grow, question, and connect. Their illustrations in the We Are Family Parenting Workbook help bring complex ideas to life in playful, accessible ways—reflecting the joy and depth of parenting conversations that make space for every child to thrive.

The development and offering of the We Are Family Parenting workshop was made possible with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Psychological Association, the AMTD Foundation, Trent University, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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