Tier II Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Clinical Psychology. Assistant Professor @ University of Waterloo. Family Scientist & Ice Cream Enthusiast.
In light of this story, it can be tough talking to kids about sexual abuse. At 710, @UWaterloo childhood trauma expert, @dillon_browne is with me @CBCKW891 to help us wrap our mind around this tricky topic. ow.ly/qX9A50uX061
How did it become part of academic culture to prove how “rigorous” we are by trashing others? How does that advance our field? If we really care about the research, we’ll lead by example in holding ourselves to a high standard and aim our feedback at building up not tearing down.
BeAboveTheFray: RT hinduja: Outstanding meta-analysis focused on sexting, sex, and mental health risk published in JAMA Pediatrics today (jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…). Significant relationships are present; we just don't know which comes first. Aligns with t…
As a former non-athletic kid, this one misses the mark. Dodgeball helped me learn coping, perseverence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Also, good exercise, challenge, and a lot of fun. Must negotiate accommodations/modifications and promoting resilience.
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“Screens aren’t going anywhere. So the number 1 thing that #parents can do is prioritize – prioritize all the things in our lives that we know lead to good health,” says @WesternU Paediatrician Michelle Ponti re: @CanPaedSociety#screentime guidelines tgam.ca/2KtuZ6m