Gender and Sexual Diversity

Within this article it evaluates different terminology to do with gender diversity and sexual orientation. It also provides caregivers with tips and strategies to support children with diversity surrounding gender and sex.

These resources were created to help welcome, celebrate, and affirm 2SLGBTQ families and gender-independent children in a variety of Early Years environments. The materials were developed by independent researchers for Toronto Children’s Services. The reflection guide is aimed at Early Years staff, and the pamphlets and posters support both staff and program participants. The Reflection Guide in French, and Posters and Pamphlets in Farsi, French, Spanish, Tamil, and Traditional Chinese – coming soon!

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.

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.

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.

Here is 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 and welcoming environment. Learn more about your rights to safe spaces at school, work and in health-care environments.

This video explains the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity in greater detail.

The video discusses the perspective of living as both a male and a women, and takes into deeper consideration the adversity and diversity.

This toolkit provides activities and discussions on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gernder expression. 

This resource provides a list of books that challenge traditional gender norms and illustrate diverse characters.

This resource suggests books for early childhood on gender diversity in support of positive gender identity development.

This resource suggests books for sex education, appropriate for early childhood.