support my child to be(come) caring with themselves and others
be calm and caring
create and grow a nurturing space
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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
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 to you ...
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 ...
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Magazine
pip o. Gazette 1-2026
Resilience
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Wonder Lab
Art Sessions
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 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 ...
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 ...
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