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Welcome to Grow to Care Lab's Website!

We are a research group working toward understanding children's social-emotional development!

We give back to our community by sharing evidence-based tools and strategies to support child development.

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Grow to Care Lab is part of SFU's Child Research Group

Participate in our projects!

If you are a parent or teen (ages 14-18), check out our studies below and sign up if you're eligible.

Children's Positive Emotions Study

Do you wonder how conversations with your child affect the way they feel and behave? Join our study to help us find out!

This online study takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. You will engage in a parent-child discussion about stories, your child will participate in an individual interview where they will play interactive games, hear stories, and answer questions about those stories, and you will complete a survey. You will be thanked for your time with a $25 DoorDash gift card and a $5 Amazon gift card for your child’s efforts. 

Participant criteria: Parents and their children ages 6 to 9 years old, families must reside in British Columbia, parents must be fluent in English, and children must be able to understand and speak English. Families must have two devices with audio and video functionality (e.g., smartphone and computer). 

Sign-up here

Navigating Emotions and Conflicts in Adolescence

We are interested in the causes and consequences of two emotions in youths' relationships and wellbeing: joy and anger. This online study takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Youth will complete a short survey and engage in a conversation with a research assistant over Zoom and, as a token of our gratitude, you will receive a $10 Starbucks e-gift card.

Participant criteria: Adolescents ages 14-18 years old must reside in British Columbia, be English-fluent, and have an electronic device with audio and video capabilities. 

Sign-up here

Our Philosophy

We believe in high-quality and transparent scientific practices that produce findings with real-world applications. 

We are strongly committed to building a positive lab culture through supportive mentorship and collaborative peer engagement. 

Grow to Care Lab is a safe space.

Dr. Peplak is accepting graduate students for Fall 2025 start.