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TARGet Kids! (The Applied Research Group for Kids) is one of Canada’s leading pediatric research networks. Healthy kids together. @SickKidsNews
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Dr. Catherine Birken’s #SKResearch suggests that evaluating interventions that support a longer breastfeeding duration in breastfeeding parents with a higher maternal preconception BMI may improve their child’s nutritional health.
Read in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition: bit.ly/49Xk91p
Today, ALLIES #youth research group convened to further their work on CIHR-IHDCYH funded project on effects of screen use on sexual health. Passionate #teens leading the way in participatory action research with The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) TARGet Kids!! #YouthEngagement #AdolescentMedicine
🎉Congrats to Drs. Meta van den Heuvel (Dr. Meta van den Heuvel) and Catherine Birken for their newly published paper on the financial stresses and needs of caregivers with children with chronic illnesses!
Read the full article: publications.aap.org/hospitalpediat…
We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to present at the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children Trainee Hub last month! 🎉
Catherine Birken presented at the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children business meeting to share the work of HeLTI Canada “In order to promote healthy growth in children the HeLTI Initiative 🇨🇦🇨🇳🇮🇳🇿🇦studies women’s health during preconception and post Parton to understand and reduce childhood obesity”
Catherine Birken also showcased the work of TARGet Kids! in the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children event. Key messages from these studies on child growth and screen use are that environmental factors are key to understanding and implementing effective interventions for families
Jennifer Crosbie presented for Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children to share the catalyst funded work on #COVID19 #mentalhealth reporting that “70% of children in the onset of the 2020 pandemic reported feeling worse across 1 core mental health domain ”. Children remained affected by depression & anxiety.
Happy #InternationalWomansDay ! Today we celebrate the achievements of women and honor those who have paved the way for women's rights and equality.
Today, and every day, let’s celebrate the diversity, strength, and resilience of women around the world and #EmbraceEquity
Did you know today is #PinkShirtDay ?
It has been recognized annually as a day to stand against bullying since 2007. Together, let’s symbolize the commitment to promoting kindness and create an inclusive environment for everyone.
#AntiBullyingDay #KindnessMatters