Brock researcher highlights kindness research and invites families to join studies
Sandra Bosacki, Professor of Educational Studies at Brock and lead of the Theory of Mind in Education Lab, emphasizes kindness as a tool for wellbeing and offers practical guidance for the holidays. The lab studies kindness’s effects on youth and is recruiting families with children aged 11–16 to take part in its research ([email protected]).
Professor Sandra Bosacki (Brock University) outlines how intentional kindness can reduce stress and loneliness, especially among young people, and offers simple practices for families and strangers. Her Theory of Mind in Education Lab conducts ongoing research on kindness and its role in education and development. The piece notes World Kindness Day (Nov. 13) and provides a point of contact for families with children 11–16 who wish to participate in the lab’s studies: [email protected].
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