We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids’ Experiences of Gender and Relationships — Interactive Parenting Workbook Evaluation

Title: We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids' Experiences of Gender and Relationships — Interactive Parenting Workbook Evaluation

Description: What do dress-up boxes, compliments, and cartoons have in common? They all shape how kids learn what's "okay" for boys, girls, and everyone in between. This study evaluates a new interactive online workbook — We Are Family: How Everyday Choices Shape Our Kids' Experiences of Gender and Relationships — based on the book Beyond Sugar & Spice: A Parent's Workbook for Valuing Femininity in All Children. The workbook helps parents and caregivers explore how small, everyday parenting choices — from birthday gifts to bedtime stories — can shape children's beliefs about gender, relationships, and who gets to be accepted for who they are. The workbook teaches parents and caregivers about how the messages we send about masculinity, femininity, and gender shape children's development. We are seeking parents and caregivers to access and evaluate the workbook. Participation involves completing an online pre-survey (~20 min), navigating the interactive online workbook, and completing a post-survey (~30 min). Responses are completely anonymous. This study is conducted by Dr. Karen L. Blair and members of the Trent University Social Relations, Attitudes and Diversity (SRAD) Lab.

Specifics: Study Population:
Parents and caregivers of young children, aged 18 or older, residing in Canada or internationally. Open to all gender identities and family structures.
Participant Obligation:
Complete an online pre-survey (~20 min), navigate a free interactive online workbook, and complete a post-survey (~30 min). All responses are anonymous.

Location: Online - Peterborough, Ontario

Project lead: Dr. Karen L. Blair

Study Dates: March 10, 2026 to July 14, 2026

Study Website: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50537285/presurvey?rec=245jsg2