Eid Mubarak!

TARGet Kids! would like to wish a Happy Eid-ul-fitr to all those celebrating! ☪️🤲🕌

Eid-ul-fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.

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

TARGet Kids! would like to wish a happy Easter to all those celebrating their traditions!

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many celebrate this weekend with egg hunts, feasts, times of reflection, and family gatherings 🐰🐣

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…

TARGet Kids! would like to wish all those celebrating a happy Nowruz 🌷

Nowruz, which means 'new day' in Farsi, represents the beginning of spring and the Persian New Year. It is typically celebrated on March 21st, the spring equinox.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting in Islam. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, communal prayer and devotion to the Quran.

TARGet Kids! would like to wish peace, love and spiritual enlightenment to those celebrating this holy month 🌙🕋

We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to present at the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children Trainee Hub last month! 🎉

Marium Kiwan delivered a captivating presentation at the Pesiatric Research and Clinical Summer Program (PeRCS) and the Social Pediatrics Research Summer Studentship (SPReSs) programs conference.

New Article: TARGet Kids! Celebrates Pride targetkids.ca/post/target-ki…

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

TARGet Kids! is #hiring !

Are you interested in clinical research? We’re looking for a Research Assistant and a Clinical Research Project Coordinator to join our team!

Apply now by clicking on the link below to search for the job ID you’re interested.
career.sickkids.ca

WE’RE HIRING!

Interested in a career with TARGet Kids! ? Join our team as a Research Assistant and help us build a better future for children’s health.

Apply now by using the QR code or clicking on the link below:

recruitingsite.com/csbsites/unity…

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

It takes a network of people to turn a #research question into the next big scientific breakthrough.

Meet four #WomenInScience whose work helps make #SKResearch possible.

🧪Shary Mahdavi
🗒️ Nadine Francis
🧬Shauna Kirk
💻Roshni K P

Read more➡️ bit.ly/3xw12Kx