/channels/taxonomy/term/10406/all en /channels/channels/news/parenting-programs-help-kids-provide-insufficient-support-parents-study-finds-360264 <p><!-- x-tinymce/html --></p> <p>Parenting programs that address both mental health and parenting skills can improve children’s development, but often fall short when it comes to offering effective mental-health support for parents, new research suggests.</p> <p>“It’s a surprising contradiction,” said the study’s lead author,<a href="/newsroom/marilyn-ahun"> Marilyn Ahun</a>, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at ���ϲ����� University. “Our findings show the potential of multi-component programs, while revealing gaps that need to be addressed.”</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:36:01 +0000 webfull 203350 at /channels /channels/channels/news/dr-steven-shaw-interviewed-cbc-radio-how-get-your-kid-go-bedand-actually-sleep-286503 <p>Professor Steven R. Shaw, of our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP), <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1205657155654">spoke to CBC Radio's </a><em><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1205657155654">All In A Weekend</a>, </em>hosted by Sonali Karnick, earlier this week. The topic was "How to get your kid to go to bed...and actually sleep," and the interview was presented in conjunction with ECP's <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/edu-ecp/ep2018">Effective Parenting</a> public lecture series, ongoing until May 3rd, 2018. Dr.</p> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:53:43 +0000 webfull 137225 at /channels /channels/channels/news/gaming-disorder-can-result-serious-negative-consequences-writes-dr-derevensky-special-montreal-284312 <p>Jeffrey Derevensky, James ���ϲ����� Professor and Chair with our Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has composed a special article to the <em>Montreal Gazette</em><span>, </span><a href="http://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-gaming-disorder-should-not-be-dismissed">published Jan. 29, 2018 and titled "Opinion: Gaming disorder should not be dismissed".</a></p> Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:05:56 +0000 webfull 134586 at /channels /channels/news/stories-motivate-children-be-honest-237141 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:35:19 +0000 webfull 103311 at /channels /channels/news/article-dr-michael-meaneys-lab-featured-sciencedaily-218515 <p>From the lab of CIFAR Fellow Michael Meaney (���ϲ����� University): Scientists have provided evidence that socioeconomic status affects family function and the development and function of brain regions that are critical for attention, learning and memory. Meaney's lab looks into how parenting produces lasting effects on cognitive and emotional development. His lab examined development in rats and found parental influences on the chemical, or 'epigenetic', signals that control the activity in the brain of genes that influence the connections between brain cells as well as learning and memory.</p> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:46:32 +0000 webfull 87703 at /channels /channels/news/dr-frank-elgar-associate-professor-dpt-psychiatry-quoted-usa-today-and-telegraph-225549 <p><strong>USA Today: Each family dinner adds up to benefits for adolescents</strong></p> <p>Click link below to read full article:</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/24/family-dinner-adolescent-benefits/2010731/">www.usatoday.com</a></strong></p> <p></p> <p><strong>The Telegraph: Family meals have calming effect on troubled teenagers</strong><br /><br />Click link below to read full article:</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:28:48 +0000 webfull 95332 at /channels /channels/event/bill%C2%A056%C2%A0one%C2%A0year%C2%A0later-lessons%C2%A0learned%C2%A0-231084 <p>A year after the passage of Bill 56, Quebec’s anti‐bullying legislation,  educators are producing an emerging set of best practices. This session will  be devoted to reviewing requirements, sharing practices and exploring  solutions to new and rec</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:40:09 +0000 webfull 99321 at /channels /channels/event/distinguished-educators-seminar-series-parenting-survival-guide-235040 <h2>B.Y.O.D. - Bring Your Own Device!</h2> <p>(laptop or tablet)</p> Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:43:15 +0000 webfull 102201 at /channels