The Pickering Centre is Canada’s developmental psychology hub, home to leading researchers advancing our understanding of how people of all ages – especially children, adolescents, and young adults – can adapt and thrive during key periods of growth and change.
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01Dec 25
Development 2026 Abstract Submissions Now Open!
Development 2026 is now open for abstract submissions. Abstracts will be accepted for three presentation formats: (1) Symposia, 90-minute sessions composed of 4 research talks (or 3 talks plus a…
29Sep 25
Screen use and child development: How to optimize your toddler’s engagement with screen-based media
In today’s digital world, most children are introduced to screens like television, tablets, e-readers and mobile phones before their first birthday. Screens have turned into accessible parental assistants serving as…