CHILD Research Program
@childstudies-ab.bsky.social
Established in 2003, the CHILD Studies Program has been focused on understanding, intervening, and translating knowledge about the importance of early experiences to children’s lifelong developmental health. Located at the University of Calgary.
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to unite, uplift voices, and advocate for safer, more supportive environments.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Every year, from November 25 to December 10, the world comes together for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to unite, uplift voices, and advocate for safer, more supportive environments.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
Together, let’s take action and stand against gender-based violence.
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 AM
November 25th marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
This fight is not theirs alone - it is all of ours. Together, we can prevent violence against women.
⭐ Today is National Child Day in Canada—a reminder of our commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of every child. 🇨🇦
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
November 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
⭐ Today is National Child Day in Canada—a reminder of our commitment to protecting the rights and wellbeing of every child. 🇨🇦
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Let’s continue advocating for safe communities, accessible education, mental-health supports, and equitable opportunities for all young people.
Join us TOMORROW!
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Join us TOMORROW!
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday, November 20th - a chance to connect, collaborate, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/national-meeting-2025
A huge congratulations to our Junior Program Manager, Kelly Wu, on recently graduating with a Master of Data Science from the University of Calgary!
Join us in celebrating Kelly’s incredible achievement! 🥳
Join us in celebrating Kelly’s incredible achievement! 🥳
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A huge congratulations to our Junior Program Manager, Kelly Wu, on recently graduating with a Master of Data Science from the University of Calgary!
Join us in celebrating Kelly’s incredible achievement! 🥳
Join us in celebrating Kelly’s incredible achievement! 🥳
Join us TOMORROW! The AVA Webinar Series presents Queer Epistemologies of Violence: Ecological and Liberatory Perspectives, featuring Dr. Jason C. Garvey from the University of Vermont & principal investigator of QTPiE: Queer & Trans People in Education.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
October 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Join us TOMORROW! The AVA Webinar Series presents Queer Epistemologies of Violence: Ecological and Liberatory Perspectives, featuring Dr. Jason C. Garvey from the University of Vermont & principal investigator of QTPiE: Queer & Trans People in Education.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
12 – 1:30pm MST
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a reminder that everyone deserves support and understanding. This year’s theme — “Mental health is a universal human right” — encourages us to create safe, caring spaces for all.
October 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, a reminder that everyone deserves support and understanding. This year’s theme — “Mental health is a universal human right” — encourages us to create safe, caring spaces for all.
October is Women's History Month in Canada - a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate the courage and contributions of women who have shaped history - and to recognize the ongoing efforts for equity, safety, and justice.
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
October is Women's History Month in Canada - a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate the courage and contributions of women who have shaped history - and to recognize the ongoing efforts for equity, safety, and justice.
We honour the life and legacy of Dr. Leslie Tutty - a visionary scholar and tireless advocate and mentor whose work transformed how we understand and respond to gender-based violence across Alberta, the Prairies, and Canada. 💙
October 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We honour the life and legacy of Dr. Leslie Tutty - a visionary scholar and tireless advocate and mentor whose work transformed how we understand and respond to gender-based violence across Alberta, the Prairies, and Canada. 💙
The AVA Webinar Series presents Implementing Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Youth in Specialized Settings, featuring Dr. David Lindenbach from the University of Calgary & Hull Services.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
September 29, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The AVA Webinar Series presents Implementing Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Youth in Specialized Settings, featuring Dr. David Lindenbach from the University of Calgary & Hull Services.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30pm MST
Register now! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Back to school is exciting for many but not all. For some, particularly sexually and gender diverse youth, it can mean facing bullying, harassment, & violence.
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
September 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Back to school is exciting for many but not all. For some, particularly sexually and gender diverse youth, it can mean facing bullying, harassment, & violence.
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
💬 PREVNet offers free resources for educators, parents, caregivers, youth & service providers.
Access training & info at 👉 prevnet.ca
It's consent awareness week! Do you know the 4 Cs of consent?
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
September 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
It's consent awareness week! Do you know the 4 Cs of consent?
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Consent must be Clear, Continuous, Coercion-free and Conscious.
When we understand consent, we don’t just prevent harm - we help dismantle the silence, shame, and stigma that survivors of sexual violence often face.
Join us tomorrow as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking, featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph.
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
September 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Join us tomorrow as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking, featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph.
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
📚✨ Back-to-school season can bring excitement and anxiety for children and youth. New routines, social pressures, and academic demands can feel overwhelming. Remember: these feelings are normal, and with open conversations, routines, and support, kids can thrive.
August 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📚✨ Back-to-school season can bring excitement and anxiety for children and youth. New routines, social pressures, and academic demands can feel overwhelming. Remember: these feelings are normal, and with open conversations, routines, and support, kids can thrive.
Have you read the newest APrON paper?
This study examined the associations between maternal exposure to certain chemicals, including trace elements and PFAS, and alterations in the major stress response system, called the HPA axis, during pregnancy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study examined the associations between maternal exposure to certain chemicals, including trace elements and PFAS, and alterations in the major stress response system, called the HPA axis, during pregnancy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
August 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Have you read the newest APrON paper?
This study examined the associations between maternal exposure to certain chemicals, including trace elements and PFAS, and alterations in the major stress response system, called the HPA axis, during pregnancy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study examined the associations between maternal exposure to certain chemicals, including trace elements and PFAS, and alterations in the major stress response system, called the HPA axis, during pregnancy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Meet Dr. Nicole Letourneau! She leads the CHILD Studies Program & APrON studies. Dr. Letourneau is also the Scientific Director of AVA & Director of RESOLVE Alberta. She developed the ATTACH & VID-KIDS programs to support parents facing stress or depression in nurturing their children’s development.
August 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Meet Dr. Nicole Letourneau! She leads the CHILD Studies Program & APrON studies. Dr. Letourneau is also the Scientific Director of AVA & Director of RESOLVE Alberta. She developed the ATTACH & VID-KIDS programs to support parents facing stress or depression in nurturing their children’s development.
Join us TOMORROW, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Join us TOMORROW, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary.
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
A new article was recently published by our own Master of Nursing student, Julia Wolak! This paper aimed to provide insight on perinatal depression publications conducted by Canadian researchers.
Read more: www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
Read more: www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
August 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
A new article was recently published by our own Master of Nursing student, Julia Wolak! This paper aimed to provide insight on perinatal depression publications conducted by Canadian researchers.
Read more: www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
Read more: www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/...
Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
August 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Join us TOMORROW as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University.
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Dr. Nicole Letourneau was featured on the Now You Know with Rob Snow show! She discussed parenting in the summer including balancing supervision and independence and the importance of unstructured play.
Tune at the 8 minute mark to hear Nicole’s interview:
vancouver.citynews.ca/podcasts/now...
Tune at the 8 minute mark to hear Nicole’s interview:
vancouver.citynews.ca/podcasts/now...
July 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Dr. Nicole Letourneau was featured on the Now You Know with Rob Snow show! She discussed parenting in the summer including balancing supervision and independence and the importance of unstructured play.
Tune at the 8 minute mark to hear Nicole’s interview:
vancouver.citynews.ca/podcasts/now...
Tune at the 8 minute mark to hear Nicole’s interview:
vancouver.citynews.ca/podcasts/now...
In June, members of the CHILD team travelled to Australia for the International Family Nursing Conference. Dr. Nicole Letourneau also accepted an Award of Excellence from the International Family Nursing Association!
July 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In June, members of the CHILD team travelled to Australia for the International Family Nursing Conference. Dr. Nicole Letourneau also accepted an Award of Excellence from the International Family Nursing Association!
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Creating a Culture of Consent: Being an Engaged Bystander, featuring Nolan Hill from the Training Centre, Centre for Sexuality.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
July 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Join us on Wednesday, July 16th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Creating a Culture of Consent: Being an Engaged Bystander, featuring Nolan Hill from the Training Centre, Centre for Sexuality.
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
⏰ 12 – 1:30pm MST
Register today! www.avatraining.ca/webinars
Today is #ActionAnxietyDay, a national day of awareness that invites us to take action, speak up, and support those living with anxiety disorders. It’s about reducing stigma, educating others, and building systems of care that make healing possible.
June 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Today is #ActionAnxietyDay, a national day of awareness that invites us to take action, speak up, and support those living with anxiety disorders. It’s about reducing stigma, educating others, and building systems of care that make healing possible.
Join us Wednesday, June 11th as the AVA Webinar Series presents A Brain Injury Informed Approach to Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with Candace Stretch and Tori Dach from The Cridge Centre for the Family.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
June 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Join us Wednesday, June 11th as the AVA Webinar Series presents A Brain Injury Informed Approach to Working with Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence with Candace Stretch and Tori Dach from The Cridge Centre for the Family.
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
12 – 1:30pm MST
avatraining.ca/webinars/
Our new webpage is live! Check out our website and visit our social media page to keep up with our projects.
childstudies.ca/social-media
childstudies.ca/social-media
June 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Our new webpage is live! Check out our website and visit our social media page to keep up with our projects.
childstudies.ca/social-media
childstudies.ca/social-media