Healthy development in the early years provides the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, responsible citizenship, lifelong health, strong communities, and successful parenting of the next generation.
– Harvard Center on the Developing Child
Mission
To undertake world-class research on parenting, child development and early childhood adversity.
Vision
To contribute to a world where all children thrive.
VALUES
Teamwork
Trust
Kindness
Learning
Work-Life Balance
At the CHILD Studies lab, we believe that our strength lies in our diversity and our commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We are dedicated to creating a workplace and community where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.
FEATURED PROJECTS
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The CHILD Studies lab is located at the University of Calgary, in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
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