Holiday Season Experts
Holiday Season Experts
How to survive the toy hype
There's been the Furby, the Beanie Baby, the Tickle Me Elmo and now the Hatchimal. When it comes to the holiday season there's always an 'It' toy for parents to buy. Sandra Chang-Kredl, assistant professor in the Department of Education and expert in children's popular culture, can offer tips on how parents can survive the hype.
Sandra Chang-Kredl, assistant professor, Department of Education
Sandra.Chang-Kredl@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 8632
Telling the truth about Santa
The jig is up! A little one has discovered the truth about Santa Claus. What's the best way to break the bad news about the big guy? Kristen Dunfield, assistant professor in the Centre for Research in Human Development, can offer tips on how and when to tell kids the truth.
Kristen Dunfield, assistant professor
Kristen.Dunfield@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 4281
What is left of Christ in Christmas?
André Gagné, professor in the department of Theological Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science, examines the origins of Christ’s birth and the place of spirituality in current Christmas celebrations.
André Gagné, professor, Department of Theological Studies can be reached
Andre.gagne@concordia.ca
Cell: 514-999-4188
The role of holidays in binding generations
Sharing leisure time during the holiday season plays an important role in strengthening the bonds between grandparents and their adult grandchildren. Inter-generational family get-togethers allow grandparents to teach, mentor and pass on legacies. Strong connections with their grandchildren help seniors age better and feel more positive about life. Shannon Hebblethwaite has conducted research on the benefits of family cohesion.
Shannon Hebblethwaite, associate professor, Department of Applied Human Sciences
514-848-2424 ext. 2259
shannon.hebblethwaite@Concordia.ca
Eating healthy over the holidays
Festive gatherings are central to so many holiday traditions. But do your healthy diet and good exercise habits have to fall by the wayside? Thea Demmers. supervisor in the Nutrition Suite in the PERFORM Centre, can offer tips on how to stick to your good healthy habits even during holiday celebrations.
Thea Demmers, supervisor, Nutrition Suite, PERFORM Centre
Thea.Demmers@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 4018
Holiday stress
The holidays can be a joyful time of year, but it can also be a stressful season. Family obligations, hectic schedules and the pressure to buy and give gifts can sometimes be overwhelming. Erin Barker, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science, can talk about how to best handle holiday stress.
Erin Barker, assistant professor, Department of Psychology
Erin.Barker@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 2209
Comfortable shopping spaces
Zeynep Arsel, associate professor in the Department of Marketing at the John Molson School of Business, has researched the conditions that ensure the most pleasant shopping experience. Her research shows familiarity encourages people to support their favourite businesses.
Zeynep Arsel, associate professor, Department of Marketing
zeynep.arsel@concordia.ca
514-848-2424, ext. 2956
(Unavailable December 3-6)
The real deal on holiday sales
Retailers have realized people now shop for themselves while they are picking up gifts for others. Their advertising would have us believe ‘tis the season for great bargains. Robert Soroka, a lecturer in the Department of Marketing in the John Molson School of Business, can help sort the real deals from the hype.
Robert Soroka, lecturer, Department of Marketing
Robert.soroka@concordia.ca
Cell: 514-947-1593