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Nurturing the Seed of Infinite Potentialities in Every Child

Nurturing the Seed of Infinite Potentialities in Every Child

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How can I

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— support my child to be(come) caring with themselves and others

— create and grow a nurturing space

— be calm and caring

PIP O: A PIP is a seed found in the core of a fruit. It represents beginnings and groth. O stands for Omega, the final letter in the greek alpha

A new space for those who want to explore questions like these with others who are also interested in children’s healthy and ethical development, sharing experiences and learnings, and working together to lift up the next generation.

Welcome to pip o.

 

pip o. is the knowledge hub for the Centre for Child Development, Mental Health, and Policy at the University of Toronto Mississauga

Arts-based Knowledge Translation: How We Do It

 

CCDMP Managing Director Dr. Ruth Speidel and pip o. Project Art Director Pei-Yu Chang discuss using art-based approaches to translate research in accessible and beautiful (and fun!) ways for children, families, and communities.

 

Articles

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pip o. the Hippo the new Research Assistant
Fun Facts - Remarkable and Resilient
Fun Facts - Lizards, Tardigrades,  Camels, oh my! for kids label

About pip o:

Our Newest Research Assistant

After an extensive search for a research assistant to fulfill a special role on our team, we are very happy to introduce you to ...

 

Fun Facts:

Remarkable and Resilient

Nina Simone is an acclaimed artist known for her musical talents and a powerful figure in the civil rights movement ...

 

Fun Facts:

Lizards, Tardigrades,

Camels, oh my!

Five fun facts about resilient animals ...

 

Online Magazine

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Cover of pip o. Gazette 1-2026 Resilience

The pip o. Gazette is a magazine all about child development, mental health, and flourishing. You’ll find articles about latest research, fresh parenting and teaching ideas, and tips from child development experts and caregivers with lived experience.

The pip o. Gazette is published two times each year.

 

pip o. Gazette 1-2026

Resilience

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Wonder Lab Art Sessions

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Workshop Teaser Picture
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Colorful Animal World! Session 1

Students had the chance to reflect on their own self-image: Who are they? Which characteristics do they think define them? Students then selected an animal that ...

Colorful Animal World! Session 3

Students discussed what kind of world they would like to live in, and were asked to think about the unique needs and preferences of each of their animals as they imagined ...

 

Colorful Animal World! Session 2

Students took time to think about their family, friends, and classmates, considering how each are different and how this diversity makes everyone unique and ...

 

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