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Helping your older child or children navigate having a new sibling will help set the stage for positive sibling relationships across childhood and beyond.
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It is normal for an older child to behave in ways parents will find challenging when a sibling arrives, and for parents to feel upset they cannot spend as much time with their older children.
Voters mark their civic election ballots at a polling station in Vancouver in October 2022.
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In the work that our politicians do on our behalf, we want them to behave in ways that reflect our policy attitudes and priorities. But do they?
Given the rapid integration of AI into human resource management across many organizations, it’s important to raise awareness about the complex ethical challenges it presents.
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Understand the risks of using AI recruitment tools and discover practical, actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential while promoting diversity and inclusion in hiring.
Educators can help kids understand the difference between using power negatively and positively, and encourage its positive use to build respectful environments.
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Being bullied because of some aspect of who a person is — known as identity-based or bias-based bullying — is extremely harmful to kids’ sense of belonging at school.
Nearly one in three Canadian women over age 60 has had their uterus removed.
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Women in Alberta with a high school diploma or less have nearly double the rate of hysterectomies than those with a university degree, raising questions about social disparities in medical care.
Samantha Dodson talks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about her research into why some people feel sympathy for men accused of sexual harrassment.
Refugees arriving in Canada deserve good health care; in fact, the better health care they have, the better chance they have of contributing to the economy.
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Research shows that health care plus opportunities create the best environment for refugee success in Canada. Not only does that benefit refugees, but society as a whole.
Grey Owl (Archibald Stansfeld Belaney) was a Canadian writer and conservationist and one of the most well-known Indigenous imposters.
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Four Red River Métis scholars discuss their intimate role in the ongoing issue of Indigenous identity fraud.
Surmonter les disparités sociétales pour parvenir à l'égalité des chances en matière de leadership est un défi, mais les organisations peuvent prendre des mesures tangibles pour favoriser le potentiel de leadership dans l'ensemble du spectre socio-économique.
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De nouvelles recherches suggèrent que l’enfance et l’adolescence jouent un rôle clé dans la façon dont se développe le leadership.
Democratic vice-presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his son Gus during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.
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The idea that men should be stoic and bury their emotions remains pervasive, however, the ability to be emotionally vulnerable and expressive is and should be an important part of masculine identity.
A toxic boss typically demonstrates leadership patterns that are narcissistic, authoritarian, self-promoting, abusive and unpredictable.
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Toxic bosses inflict significant harm, and organizations must be more vigilant in their hiring, performance management and promotion practices.
City councillors in London, Ont., look on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the construction site of an affordable housing project in September 2023.
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Many municipal politicians identify strongly with a political party, but some don’t. In fact, more than a quarter of municipal politicians are genuine non-partisans, with no party affiliation.
Employers often hesitate to adopt the most effective interviewing strategies, which leads to less effective interviews.
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When feedback is delivered thoughtfully and perceived as constructive by employees, it can bridge the gap between potential and performance and provide clarity in times of uncertainty.
When we are children, sibling relationships can be full of rivalry, and parents can mitigate this.
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Strong, positive and supporting relationships between siblings can support people’s well-being throughout their lifetimes, and parenting approaches matter.
When a work injury occurs, the immediate focus is on physical recovery. However, the psychological impact of injuries shouldn’t be neglected.
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Struggling with mental health can increase the risk of work injuries, and work injuries can give rise to, or worsen, mental health challenges.
Alice Munro (izquierda) recibe el Premio Literario del Gobernador General 1986 de Ficción en lengua inglesa de manos de la gobernadora general Jeanne Sauvé en Toronto, 1987.
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Un ensayo de la hija de Alice Munro sobre los abusos sexuales sufridos en su infancia ha obligado a repensar el legado de la escritora e icono feminista, aclamada por su capacidad para dar voz a la vida de las mujeres.
Alice Munro (left) receives her 1986 Governor General’s Literary Award for English-language fiction from Governor General Jeanne Sauvé in Toronto, 1987.
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An essay by Alice Munro’s daughter about childhood sexual abuse has forced a reckoning with the legacy of the feminist icon and writer acclaimed for her ability to give voice to women’s lives.
There have been growing calls for more corporate disclosure and accountability in the face of income inequality, governance failures and the mismanagement of natural resources.
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Many firms now report how they are doing along economic, environmental and social lines in what is called a sustainability report. But how effective are they, really?
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, speaks with Vietnam’s President To Lam during an official visit at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam on June 20, 2024.
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While most European nations are on board with western sanctions, countries in the Global South have maintained economic and political links with Russia.
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary