For many children, the anticipation of Santa’s imminent journey down the chimney to deliver gifts is nothing but magical.
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Associate Head, Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber
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Program Head of Psychology, University of Guelph-Humber
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Associate Head of Early Childhood Studies, University of Guelph-Humber
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Assistant Program Head, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber
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Assistant Professor, Justice Studies, University of Guelph-Humber
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Lecturer in Justice Studies, Early Childhood Studies, Community and Social Services and Electives, University of Guelph-Humber
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Director, Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship, University of Guelph-Humber