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This article outlines how to be supportive of a child who has come out to you as LGBTQIA+. ResourcesReadPeriod Poverty and How to Solve It This article discusses the concept of period poverty around the world, with a focus on affordable menstrual products and the experiences of young menstruators. This article discusses the concept of period poverty around the world, with a focus on affordable menstrual products and the experiences of young menstruators. ResourcesReadA Trauma-Informed Response To Racial Injustice How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. How can adults help young people discuss injustice safely and meaningfully? This resource explores trauma-informed responses to racial injustice. ResourcesReadWhat LGBTQIA+ Sex Ed Should Look Like This piece uses interviews with experts and stories from regular people, to discuss the importance of sex education that is truly LGBTQIA+, not merely inclusive. This piece uses interviews with experts and stories from regular people, to discuss the importance of sex education that is truly LGBTQIA+, not merely inclusive. ResourcesReadImpact of Childhood Stress on Heart Disease Research shows that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction are likelier to experience heart disease as adults. Research shows that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction are likelier to experience heart disease as adults. ResourcesReadThe Ojibwe "Berry Fast": A Native American Coming-of-Age Menstruation Ritual Making a comeback: the Ojibwe “berry-fast” is a year-long ritual that begins when someone starts their first period. Making a comeback: the Ojibwe “berry-fast” is a year-long ritual that begins when someone starts their first period. ResourcesReadWhat to Expect from Your First Period (Menarche) An overview of what to expect during someone’s first period, with answers to frequently asked questions. An overview of what to expect during someone’s first period, with answers to frequently asked questions. ResourcesReadFAQs for Teens: Your First Period These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?” These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?” ResourcesReadMenstrual Equity and Schools A resource for teachers about how schools can be a space to advocate for better menstrual policies and services. A resource for teachers about how schools can be a space to advocate for better menstrual policies and services. ResourcesReadNational Sex Education Standards: Second Edition An extensive report that outlines the core content and skills for sex ed in K-12 environments. An extensive report that outlines the core content and skills for sex ed in K-12 environments. ResourcesReadThe Future of Healing: Shifting from Trauma Informed Care to Healing Centered Engagement This article, written by a young Black clinician, challenges traditional approaches to trauma-informed care. This article, written by a young Black clinician, challenges traditional approaches to trauma-informed care. ResourcesReadPerceptions of Endometriosis This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities. This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities. 1 2 3 4