Okanagan Science Centre offers anti-bullying program

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For Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26, the Okanagan Science Centre is hosting two events – one for children and the other for parents.

The largest anti-bullying event of the year takes place this month, and the Okanagan Science Centre is inviting people to wear pink and take a stand.

For Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26, the science centre is hosting two events — one geared towards children and the other parents.

The anti-bullying for children workshop, led by Breakthrough Martial Arts owner/instructor Rob Rinas, will teach little ones how to diffuse confrontation without violence.

During the one-hour introduction, children will gain valuable strategies to help them confidently handle a bully.

The workshop runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is free for members; included with admission for non-members.

Parents can sometimes struggle with knowing how to help their child with anxiety.

The Helping Your Anxious Child panel discussion is designed to let parents know they are not alone, to help de-stigmatize mental health issues, and provide helpful tools and resources.

The panel is comprised of members of the community with lived experiences as well as health-care professionals and will run from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at the science centre in Polson Park.

Admission is free, and all are welcome.

People are also encouraged to wear pink Feb. 26.

For more information, call 250-545-3644, email [email protected] or click here.