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📣TARGet Kids! research was cited in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans! The low-fat milk recommendation for children was removed based on a systematic review from TK! researchers 🥛
📋Dietary Guidelines: https://t.co/xvaKcoFKmz
📰Systematic Review: https://t.co/MYhTP3QwI2
✊🏿 February is #BlackHistoryMonth — a time to honour and celebrate the impact of Black communities in advancing child health. Grateful for the researchers, families, and partners whose leadership strengthens our work every day. 🖤❤️💚💛
✨We sat down with our Data Operations Lead, Chris Allen, to explore how #data powers TK!'s day-to-day work. In this interview, Chris shares insights into the work that helps turn data into evidence that improves #childhealth🌐📊
Read the full interview: https://t.co/eS871o9FE7
January 27 is Family Literacy Day!
💡TK! findings show that higher screen time leads to lower reading scores among elementary students. On Family Literacy Day, we encourage families to read together and foster healthy screen habits to support children's growth and learning! 📚
📢 We are excited to announce the launch of the ALLIES Teen Health Survey! The study asks questions about attitudes, knowledge, and experiences of screen use and media use, and sexual activity. 📱💕
Learn more: https://t.co/qoHzuRpxS2
⭐During the holidays, the @TARGet_Kids! team came together to give back to our community. ❤️🤝 In a new blog post, two of our RAs reflect on their experience participating in the annual TK! Give Back initiative. 🧑⚕️💭
🔗 Read the full blog post: https://t.co/kvJCNOBWQq
📰The TARGet Kids! January Newsletter is now out! Check it out to learn more about recent research updates, tips & tricks, shout-outs, and more: https://t.co/Dp0hR9Hm0K
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Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! 🖤❤️💚
This week, we honour the values of unity, creativity, and community that help children and families thrive. 🌟
#HappyKwanzaa#Unity#Community
Wishing a Merry Christmas filled with joy, connection, and light to all those who celebrate. 🎄🎀
May the season bring warmth and peace to children and families everywhere. ❤️
#MerryChristmas#HappyHolidays
Wishing a bright and joyful Hanukkah to all those who celebrate! 🕎
May the Festival of Lights bring warmth, hope, and peace to you and your loved ones. ✨🕯️
#Hanukkah#FestivalOfLights
💡New TARGet Kids! research from Michaela Kucab shows that children who attend center-based childcare tend to have more favourable nutrition, including eating a healthier range of foods and habits👧🍎: https://t.co/k4iuBivwkE
#ChildNutrition#SKResearch#TARGetKids
🧑🎓🍎Last week, TARGet Kids! students, Michaela Kucab and Rosella Le, participated in the @nutrisci_uoft Research Day, each showcasing their work through engaging poster presentations.
Special congratulations to Michaela Kucab who earned third place in the poster competition! 🎉
📰The TARGet Kids! November Newsletter is now out! Check it out to learn more about recent research updates, tips & tricks, shout-outs, and more: https://t.co/yFM1JHFCRT
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🧠🌱Its #NationalChildDay!
Today we celebrate the rights and potential of every child. Our research helps to create a future where all children can grow up healthy, supported, and ready to thrive. 💙
#ChildHealth#PediatricResearch#TARGetKids
Today, we honour and remember those who served and sacrificed for peace and freedom. May we continue to build a world where every child can grow up in safety and hope. ❤️🍁
#RemembranceDay#LestWeForget
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
Here’s a safe, healthy, and joy-filled celebrations for all the little ghosts and superheroes out there tonight! 🦸🍬
#Halloween#TrickorTreat#TARGetKids
In honour of the @BlueJays playing in the World Series, the TARGet Kids! team showcased their support by wearing blue! 💙⚾ Thanks to everyone who joined in and showed their Toronto Blue Jays pride. #GoJaysGo#TorontoBlueJays
On Oct 8, in advance of the @LeongCentre Symposium, we hosted a Health & Education Forum with representatives from 5 Ontario School Boards. 🍎💬 We shared our research, learned from their experiences, and explored how we can work together to support child health and learning.🤝📚