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| International Children's Well-Being Symposium |
| Start Smart Stay Safe Children and Family Projects presents: "Too Safe For Their Own Good" with Dr. Michael Ungar August 30, 2011 Lincoln Park Room (J301) 7 - 9 p.m. Over his years of practice, Dr. Ungar has seen a disturbing trend: a connection between all the security we offer children and troubling behaviors like drug abuse, early sexual activity, violence and truancy. In this presentation, Dr. Ungar will discuss ways to offer our children and teenagers the right amount of risk and responsibility. He will share what he has learned from families who have found ways to provide their children with the ‘risk-takers advantage’. |
  | Norlien Foundation and the Centre for Child Well-Being presents: sessions with Dr. Stephen Suomi May 3, 2011 Jenkins Theater (I 115) Afternoon Session: 2 - 4 p.m. Evening Session: 7 - 9 p.m. For more information on this event please contact kduke@mtroyal.ca |
 | Child Care Conference April 9, 2011 Y-224 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. In partnership with Mount Royal University, the Alberta Child Care Association launched their first Child Care Conference in Calgary. |
 (Click to enlarge) | Community Seminar April 7th, 2011 Lincoln Park Room (J-301) 7 - 9 p.m. Gail Smillie spoke about her presentation called Crazy by Design in which she explored and examined brain development during adolescence and it's application to supporting youth who have come into contact with the law, social services and or who have experienced trauma, neglect and or changes in primary caregivers. This seminar also showcased the work of Students in CHST 4403 and their community-based research posters |
Wine and Cheese Event Mount Royal University Child and Youth Alumni Students, Faculty and Retired Faculty were invited to connect and reconnect with fellow graduates and learn more about the Centre for Child Well-Being at this event. |
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'Resilience and Engaging Marginalized Families' presentation by Dr. Frank Oberklaid
November 9, 2010
Lincoln Park Room (J301)
1 - 3 p.m.
Colleagues, students, community members and parents attended this presentation on Resilience and Engaging Marginalized Families by Dr. Oberklaid, Director of the Centre for Community Child Health at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Please contact Dawne Clark dclark@mtroyal.ca for more information
The Centre for Child Well-Being invited Faculty to sit in a presentation to students by Dr. Fraser Mustard
October 29, 2010 - MRU T107
Times offered:
Session 1 – 8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Session 2 – 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Session 3 – 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Please contact Dawne Clark dclark@mtroyal.ca for more information.
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The Centre for Child Well-Being invited MRU Faculty to three sessions with Dr. Fraser Mustard
October 28, 2010 - MRU Y324
Session 1 - 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
MEETING with Dr. Fraser Mustard to DISCUSS the International Early Brain Development Conference planned for October 2011
Session 2 - 10:45 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
MEETING with Dr. Fraser Mustard to DISCUSS the Development of a 1st Year GNED Early Brain Development Course
Session 3 - 12 - 1 p.m.
Lunch with Dr. Fraser Mustard
Please contact Dawne Clark at dclark@mtroyal.ca for more information.
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CCWB Annual Community Seminar
April 8, 2010
Lincoln Park Room 7 - 9 p.m.
New Horizons in Experience Based Brain Development:
What Do Parents, Caregivers, and Doctors Need to Know Join colleagues, community members and parents for this special presentation by established developmental pediatrician, Dr. Margaret Clarke.
Her presentation reviewed new information from the science of early childhood development and provide key messages and practical ideas about applying this information in real life settings with children. Dr. Clarke and her team focus on bringing practical aspects of science to parents and professionals so that they can enhance their practice.
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MRU HREB Tutorial - by Dr. Sean Maw
March 3, 2010
Y324 – 2 - 4 p.m.
MRU’s Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) requires all applicants to HREB for ethics clearance to have completed one of two tutorials: either an MRU HREB tutorial or the Tri-Council Policy (TCPS) online tutorial.
Dr. Sean Maw, Chair of HREB, has developed a highly interactive and engaging tutorial for MRU faculty. Come to this session to explore the complexities of ethics with human subjects with a view to successfully completing your next HREB application.
Upon completion of this tutorial, you will be sent an HREB tutorial certificate by the Office of Research Services.
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Launch of E-Learning website for Community Aides Who Support Children with Disabilities
January 29, 2010
Ross Glenn Hall – 10 -11 a.m.
Launch of E-Learning Website for Community Aides Who Support Children with Disabilities.
The first of its kind, this website is a flexible e-learning resource for community aides supporting children with disabilities.
Come and be one of the first to try out this new e-learning resource.
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A Journey of Respect and Support
January 19, 2010
3 - 5 p.m., Y324
Centre for Child Well-Being offered a presentation on ethical research practice with vulnerable populations. The special guest (three of whom were joined from Vancouver on Skype) have been involved in various phases of Sue’s research as subjects, researchers, and coordinators.
The purpose of the seminar is to raise the bar on what is generally accepted to be ethical research practice (as required by ethics boards) by planning and practicing beyond the established standards of an ethics review.
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Children Matter Symposium
April 3, 2009
What’s Hot in Child Development and Why Parents (and those who support them) Should Care
Watch renowned child and family development expert Kyle Pruett, PhD
Video PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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What our Brains Remember as our Bodies Age
Presentation by Dawne Clark, PhD
Body Worlds & The Brain Exhibition
Telus World of Science, Calgary, AB
May 15, 2010
This presentation looks at the development of the brain and how external environmental factors, stress, anxiety and fear can effect the brain in early childhood development.
PowerPoint Presentation
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Community-based Research with Students
Presentation by Dawne Clark, PhD
Bow Valley College
June 7, 2010
This presentation looks at community-based research and how to enhance student learning. It examines the Physical Activity for Preschool Children study and gives examples as a 'how to' develop and implement community-based research.
The High River Times June 15, 2010 - Workshop encourages active playtime
Mount Royal, Developing Harmony aim to get kids up and moving
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