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Balancing Power Dynamics in Family Engaged Research

2022-02-03T15:05:41-08:00February 3rd, 2022|Uncategorized|

This tool supports researchers in implementing strategies to balance power dynamics in family engagement research. It describes the facilitators and barriers to building a reciprocal partnership relationship of trust. Our tool includes two documents: 1) an infographic that identifies barriers and facilitators to a balanced power relationship and 2) a checklist of strategies to [...]

Building Blocks of Partnerships

2022-02-03T14:57:48-08:00February 3rd, 2022|Uncategorized|

This resource is to support trainees who are engaging families in their research for the first time. These resources are intended to support discussions of how to implement this practice in trainee research, but also provide recommendations on skill development and mentorship in the area. The infographic provides an overview of all the blocks, [...]

Application Form – Outstanding KBHN Mentor/Supervisor Award

2022-01-31T12:10:31-08:00January 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION Who Can be Nominated? Any mentor or supervisor contributing to the KBHN training program This award is not limited to formal principal investigators or scientists Researchers and professionals from all disciplines are eligible Who Can Make a Nomination? Any KBHN member (including trainees, investigators, staff members, partners, and family members) can [...]

Application Form – Outstanding KBHN Trainee Member Award

2022-01-31T12:06:28-08:00January 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION Who Can be Nominated? Any KBHN trainee active in the year 2020-2021 All levels of trainees, including Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and Postdoctoral Fellows All academic disciplines Who Can Make a Nomination? Trainees can nominate themselves. For the self-nomination process, an additional support letter is required. This letter needs be provided [...]

Application Form – Outstanding KBHN Promising Researcher Award

2022-01-31T12:00:35-08:00January 31st, 2022|Uncategorized|

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION Who Can be Nominated? Any KBHN trainee involved in research All levels of trainees, including undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows All academic disciplines Who Can Make a Nomination? Trainees can nominate themselves. For the self-nomination process, an additional support letter is required. This letter needs be provided by a [...]

Day in the Life of Parent Researcher: An Interview

2022-01-21T14:27:42-08:00January 21st, 2022|Uncategorized|

This video - Day in the Life of Parent Researcher: An Interview, is an interview with Danijela Grahovac, a parent researcher with CanChild and mother to a teenager with Cerebral Palsy. This interview provides real-life examples and information about Danijela’s experiences as a parent researcher and why and how other parents can consider becoming [...]

Exploration on the True Meaning of Family Engagement in Research

2022-01-21T14:19:00-08:00January 21st, 2022|Uncategorized|

This video explores the true meaning of family engagement in research, and what it looks like in practice from the initial conception to the final results/knowledge dissemination. Useful resources to support family engagement in research are highlighted throughout the video. Authors: Mindy Silva and Jen Appelton Please click the following links to download the documents:​ [...]

Let’s Talk Research

2022-01-21T13:56:28-08:00January 21st, 2022|Uncategorized|

This podcast showcases a conversation between a researcher and caregiver on family engagement in research. Together, they discuss ways that family members can become more involved in a research project all the way from the planning, implementing and sharing of research results. Authors: Meaghan Reitzel and Jennifer Crowson

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