John Hoffman
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Caroline Connell
John Hoffman is an insightful, passionate writer with a particular gift for deconstructing scientific information. Uncommon Sense was the name we came up with for his column in Today’s Parent magazine. And that’s what John delivered month after month, overturning conventional wisdom on subjects such as parent-infant co-sleeping, and shedding a clear analytical light on whatever topic he tackled. John digs deep in his research but he also writes with great heart and empathy.
Laura Bickle
John is a thoughtful, dependable writer and meticulous researcher. I could always be assured that he had his facts right and that his arguments were well-reasoned and articulate. He's open to discussion and collaboration, and wonderful to work with.
Caroline Connell
John Hoffman is an insightful, passionate writer with a particular gift for deconstructing scientific information. Uncommon Sense was the name we came up with for his column in Today’s Parent magazine. And that’s what John delivered month after month, overturning conventional wisdom on subjects such as parent-infant co-sleeping, and shedding a clear analytical light on whatever topic he tackled. John digs deep in his research but he also writes with great heart and empathy.
Laura Bickle
John is a thoughtful, dependable writer and meticulous researcher. I could always be assured that he had his facts right and that his arguments were well-reasoned and articulate. He's open to discussion and collaboration, and wonderful to work with.
Caroline Connell
John Hoffman is an insightful, passionate writer with a particular gift for deconstructing scientific information. Uncommon Sense was the name we came up with for his column in Today’s Parent magazine. And that’s what John delivered month after month, overturning conventional wisdom on subjects such as parent-infant co-sleeping, and shedding a clear analytical light on whatever topic he tackled. John digs deep in his research but he also writes with great heart and empathy.
Laura Bickle
John is a thoughtful, dependable writer and meticulous researcher. I could always be assured that he had his facts right and that his arguments were well-reasoned and articulate. He's open to discussion and collaboration, and wonderful to work with.
Caroline Connell
John Hoffman is an insightful, passionate writer with a particular gift for deconstructing scientific information. Uncommon Sense was the name we came up with for his column in Today’s Parent magazine. And that’s what John delivered month after month, overturning conventional wisdom on subjects such as parent-infant co-sleeping, and shedding a clear analytical light on whatever topic he tackled. John digs deep in his research but he also writes with great heart and empathy.
Laura Bickle
John is a thoughtful, dependable writer and meticulous researcher. I could always be assured that he had his facts right and that his arguments were well-reasoned and articulate. He's open to discussion and collaboration, and wonderful to work with.
Experience
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The MEHRIT Centre
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Canada
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Officer
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May 2016 - Present
I create different kinds of content (web content, newsletter articles, blogs, media releases, parent education materials) for The MEHRIT Centre, Stuart Shanker's organization for Self-Reg information, resources, learning opportunities and events. I create different kinds of content (web content, newsletter articles, blogs, media releases, parent education materials) for The MEHRIT Centre, Stuart Shanker's organization for Self-Reg information, resources, learning opportunities and events.
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Content Creator: writer, researcher, blogger, website content manager
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1989 - Present
I create content for lay, professional and academic audiences across multiple platforms including consumer magazines, professional publications, educational materials, websites and blogs. I specialize in making research and clinical knowledge accessible and meaningful for general audiences. I have been a lead content creator for the Psychology Foundation of Canada, The Father Involvement Research Alliance and Dad Central Ontario (formerly FII-ON). My magazine articles have also appeared in Reader's Digest, Today's Parent, More, Chatelaine, Maclean's, Professionally Speaking, Zoomer, MoneySense and Canadian Health. My educational booklets on fathering been translated into Japanese, Spanish and Romanian. I have also worked closely with academics to help them communicate research knowledge for different audiences. Clients include: • The MEHRIT Centre • The Milton and Ethel Harris Research Initiative at York University (Dr. Stuart Shanker, Director) • The Centre for Families Work and Well-Being at the University of Guelph (Dr. Donna S Lero, Jarsilowsky Chair in Families and Work) • The Father Involvement Research Alliance (Dr. Kerry Daly ret. Academic Director) • Dr. Andrea Doucet, Canada Research Chair in Gender Care and Work at Brock University. • Dr. Lynn Loutzenhiser, Professor of Psychology, University of Regina
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Communications Coordinator
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Sep 2005 - Jun 2015
Responsible for editorial direction of website, web writing, electronic newsletters and general communications. Responsible for editorial direction of website, web writing, electronic newsletters and general communications.
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Web writer
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2007 - Dec 2013
Editorial direction of website researching and writing news articles posting documents writing synopses of research documents Editorial direction of website researching and writing news articles posting documents writing synopses of research documents
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MIlton and Ethel Harris Research Initiative
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York University, Toronto, Ontario
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Research Associate
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Dec 2012 - May 2013
• Writing articles about autism treatment, self-regulation and early childhood development for multiple audiences and platforms including academic journals, web, popular media and educational materials • Researching academic literature on autism, autism treatment, DIR/Floortime therapy, self-regulation, early childhood development, child and adolescent brain development • Writing articles about autism treatment, self-regulation and early childhood development for multiple audiences and platforms including academic journals, web, popular media and educational materials • Researching academic literature on autism, autism treatment, DIR/Floortime therapy, self-regulation, early childhood development, child and adolescent brain development
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Today's Parent
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Canada
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Columnist
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1998 - 2012
I wrote, Uncommon Sense, a monthly viewpoint column with a mandate to question and critique conventional wisdom. Uncommon Sense was consistently one of the most popular parts of the magazine. I wrote, Uncommon Sense, a monthly viewpoint column with a mandate to question and critique conventional wisdom. Uncommon Sense was consistently one of the most popular parts of the magazine.
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People for Education
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Canada
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board member, volunteer editorial consultant
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2008
Member of inaugural board of directors, wrote and/or reviewed sections of People for Education's Annual Tracking Report. Facilitated workshops at annual conference. Member of inaugural board of directors, wrote and/or reviewed sections of People for Education's Annual Tracking Report. Facilitated workshops at annual conference.
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Newsletter writer/researcher
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2001 - 2006
wrote articles for CPCN Newsletter wrote articles for CPCN Newsletter
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Education
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1973 - 1979
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology -
1972 - 1979
University of Toronto Mississauga
BA, social sciences -
1972 - 1979
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Sociology
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