Talk to your children about their bodies

Talking your children about their bodies may not always be an easy subject to broach, but having these types of conversations, just like the dangers of drinking and driving or smoking, are important. Teaching your children at an early age how they can be aware of their own bodies and understand what is considered “normal” and “not normal” will help them carry these healthy behaviours throughout life.

While it may be natural to think that your don’t need to worry about this aspect of healthy living for your children because of their age, that’s when they may be at higher risk for some types of cancers, like testicular and cervical cancer. By ensuring our children are aware of their bodies, they’ll be able to detect changes early and talk to you about them or have them checked out by their doctor.

In this section, you’ll learn how to check for testicular, breast and cervical cancer and receive tips on how to create a ‘family tree’ of your family’s health to ensure you report important information, like your family history, to your children’s doctor at their next check-up!