Thank you to our participants for sharing your journeys and helping us turn research into real-world impact.
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Alexandria is a second-year Master of Science student in the Community of Health Sciences & serves as Alliance against Violence & Adversity Online Coordinator. Her research & volunteer work focus on creating supportive spaces where individuals, especially women, can thrive.
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Visit our YouTube channel to watch the recent webinar, ConnectED Parents: Lessons and Emerging Questions for Leveraging Technology to Empower Parents in Preventing Adolescent Dating Violence, with Lianne Lee & Sarah Winstanley.
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Meet Sue! 👋 Sue is a Project Assistant with CHILD Studies and RESOLVE Alberta and plays a major role within Alliance against Violence & Adversity as Health Research Training Platform Manager, Research Manager, and KT/KM Coordinator.
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It’s Wellness Wednesday! 🧠 Did you know that leafy greens, fatty fish, berries, and eggs are packed with nutrients that help boost brain power? Fueling your family with a balanced diet supports focus, learning, and healthy development, one bite at a time!
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Did you know connection supports your brain? 🧠💛
Time with friends, family, and loved ones can boost mood and help your brain move out of stress mode.
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L’Inventaire des pratiques et programmes innovants (IPPI) est disponible. Il aide chercheurs, professionnels et organisations à repérer des programmes fondés sur des données probantes pour prévenir et prendre en charge la violence et l’adversité.
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The Innovative Practices & Programs Inventory (IPPI) is now available! The IPPI helps researchers, practitioners & organizations identify evidence-informed programs that support prevention and response to violence and adversity.
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À l'occasion de la Journée de la visibilité transgenre, nous célébrons la vie, la voix et la contribution des personnes transgenres partout dans le monde. Chacun mérite d'être vu, respecté et valorisé pour ce qu'il est. 🏳️⚧️✨
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On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate the lives, voices, and contributions of transgender people everywhere. Visibility matters, not just today, but every day, because everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and valued for who they are🏳️⚧️✨
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Balanced nutrition supports energy, focus, and development. Research from the APrON study has helped inform policies and recommendations around key nutrients like iron and choline during pregnancy, helping support healthier outcomes for families.
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Kelly is the Junior Research Program Manager at the CHILD Studies Lab, supporting projects including ATTACH™, APrON, AVA, and VID-KIDS. With a background in Data Science and Analytics at UCalgary, she helps keep our research moving forward.
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To our APrON participants: you are part of something bigger. 💚 Your participation helps researchers understand maternal health and child development, inform health guidelines, and improve care for families.
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Our latest paper highlights how the ATTACH Program is making a difference for Indigenous families. Through ATTACH, Indigenous parent-child dyads experienced stronger parental reflective functioning and became more attuned to their children’s needs.
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Meet our Principal Investigator, Dr. Nicole Letourneau! She is an internationally recognized expert in parenting and child mental health. Her passion? Supporting families and giving young children the best possible start in life. 💛
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Visit our YouTube channel to watch the recent webinar, Responsibilities in Environmental Research, featuring Dr. Ranjan Datta from Mount Royal University and Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis.
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🔗 www.avatraining.ca/herhealthpodcast
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Why do long-term studies matter? Because development happens over time. APrON has followed families since 2009. Long-term research allows us to track growth, connect early experiences to later outcomes, and uncover patterns that shorter studies can’t see.
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Not all relationship behaviours are the same. Some are 🚩 red flags, while others are 🌱 green flags that support healthy connections.
Swipe through to see examples of red flags vs. green flags in relationships ➡️
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#NutritionMonth Research from APrON Study has helped inform policies and recommendations around key nutrients like iron and choline during pregnancy, helping support healthier outcomes for families.
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Sleep matters! 🌙 APrON research shows that sleep is linked to risk of preterm birth & postpartum depression. Our findings also suggest that mothers’ childhood experiences can influence their children’s sleep.
Healthy sleep supports both moms and kids.
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Sleep matters—especially for families. 🌙
Our research shows that sleep during pregnancy and early childhood is linked to maternal mental health, child attention, and development.
Swipe to explore key findings from our work on sleep!
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Vitally Important: National Women’s Health Summit is a two-day national forum focused on evidence, impact, and action in women’s health.
March 24th & 25th, 2026
Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, ON
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Meet our Principal Investigator, Dr. Nicole Letourneau! She is an internationally recognized expert in parenting and child mental health. Her passion? Supporting families and giving young children the best possible start in life. 💛
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It’s #NutritionMonth! A balanced diet fuels your brain, boosts energy, and supports mood, sleep, and growth. Carbs, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and water all matter.
What’s your favourite healthy meal? Share below! 👇
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💻 Visitez notre chaîne YouTube pour regarder le récent webinaire intitulé « Abus sexuels sur les enfants et réactions face aux révélations » , avec Femi Akinsanya de Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA).
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💻 Visit our YouTube channel to watch the recent webinar, Child Sexual Abuse and Responding to Disclosures, featuring Femi Akinsanya from Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse (CCASA).
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To our APrON participants: you are part of something bigger. 💚 Your participation helps researchers understand maternal health and child development, inform health guidelines, and improve care for families.
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Aujourd'hui, c'est la Journée internationale des femmes ! Ensemble, réfléchissons aux progrès accomplis, défendons l'égalité des sexes et faisons entendre la voix des femmes dans tous les domaines de la société.
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Today, and every day, we recognize the incredible social, economic, cultural, and political contributions of women worldwide. Together, let's reflect on progress, advocate for gender equality, and uplift women’s voices in every part of society.
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Aujourd'hui, à l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre l'exploitation sexuelle, nous exprimons notre solidarité avec les survivants et renouvelons notre engagement à mettre fin à toutes les formes d'exploitation et de traite.
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