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Toddlers can engage in complex games as they get to know each other over time

A mother wondered about her two-year-old child Oliver’s socialization with peers when he played at his friend’s house or when he was at his child-care centre. Since Oliver is still learning to talk, he cannot describe his social experiences.

The Conversation · May 8, 2023

The limits of expert judgment: Lessons from social science forecasting during the pandemic

Imagine being a policymaker at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. You have to decide which actions to recommend, how much risk to tolerate and what sacrifices to ask your citizens to bear.

The Conversation · Mar 19, 2023

Working more and making less: Canada needs to protect immigrant women care workers as they age

The pandemic has heightened Canadians’ awareness of the 3D jobs — dirty, difficult and dangerous — done by many migrant workers in our communities.

The Conversation · Feb 21, 2023