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Baby Teeth are Important


Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…

Sharing Nudes

Sharing nudes can be a normal part of exploring body and sexuality for young people, but it comes with risks. Before sending a nude, it's important to consider whether you feel pressured, if the recipient can keep it private, and whether you can avoid showing your face or identifying…

Puberty

Puberty is the time when kids mature into young adults through physical, emotional and social changes. These changes usually happen between 8 and 18 years of age. Some kids go through puberty quickly, others more slowly. Overall, puberty can last for 2-5 years. Parents often wonder how to…

Touch helps people connect, but children need to understand the difference between ‘okay’ and ‘not okay’ touch.

Here are five key points:


Ownership of Their Body: Teach your child that their body belongs to them. No one can touch them without permission, and inappropriate touches are wrong and…

Teaching Kids About Safe Touch, Consent, Bodies and Sex
When it comes to learning about sex, children learn from several different sources including parents, peers, schools, the internet, media, and religious institutions. However, parents are a child’s most important role model.
Talking to your…

How does pornography affect children, teenagers and young people?
When talking to your kids about sexuality and relationships, it’s crucial to recognize the troubling messages found in online pornography. Much of this content ignores the importance of consent and safe sex, normalizes violence, and…

The map below is updated periodically but is currently out of date. 

For more current information, please see and download the 'Where to Get Food in Thunder Bay' resource.

 

To locate a specific location or service, click on the Community Food Programs title on the top left of the map…

expand_moreFresh and Fun Recipes


Pumpkin recipes:

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Banana Oat Muffins
Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Kale recipes:

Kale Pesto
Kale Chips
Kale Caesar Salad

Carrot recipes:

Maple Glazed Carrots
Carrot Cookies
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup

Spaghetti squash recipes:…

Can Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding be used as a Method of Contraception (birth control)?

Yes. Breastfeeding/chestfeeding can be used for birth control, but only if you answer “Yes” to ALL of the four statements below:


My baby is less than 6 months old.
I have not had a period since my baby…

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The virus is passed from person to person through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids. You can get HIV in a number of ways including:


Unprotected sex
Sharing drug equipment (needles, spoons,…

Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:


Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…

The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) is serving fresh fruit and vegetables to elementary students in the District of Thunder Bay! Since 2006, the NFVP has been wildly successful with children in the northeastern region of Ontario, and as of May 2018, the program expanded to our region.…

Most people like to go out for dinner from time to time. Below are some tips for when going to a restaurant or other places to eat that are adapted from the Guide to Eating Out from UnlockFood.ca.


Look for whole-grain products, such as whole wheat, rye or multi-grain breads, rolls,…

Body image is a part of your self-esteem. It is how you see your body size, shape, and attractiveness. It also includes your attitudes and feelings about your body and how you think others see you.

Someone with a healthy body image feels good in their skin and feels good about their body. They do…