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Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability
New UBC research highlights importance of ensuring children and families receive the care and resources they need. Children born to mothers with congenital heart disease are more likely to experience developmental challenges by the time they start school, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the Karolinska … Continued
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Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
Researchers used virtual reality to discover that children who embrace risky play develop sharper street-crossing skills Children who take more risks on the playground make safe decisions more quickly when crossing a busy street. That’s the central finding of a new study by researchers from UBC and Queen Maud University College in Norway, and it may … Continued
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HELP Media Roundup: Summer ’24
Over the summer months, various HELP faculty and affiliates have been featured in the media as experts on a range of topics related to child and family well-being. From radio and podcast interviews on trending topics, to opinion pieces in prominent publications, even hosting a town hall with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – HELPers have been in the news!
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HELP Director Dr. Mariana Brussoni contributes to ‘The Anxious Generation’, a bestselling book by Jonathan Haidt
Research by Dr. Mariana Brussoni, HELP Director and international expert on outdoor and risky play, is featured in this #1 New York Times Bestseller.