We are looking for 3-6 year olds to dance to four 1-minute long songs to see how children move to different types of music. This study includes recording the dance sessions as videos and completing background questionnaires online. Click here to learn more about the dance study.… Read More


Children with greater daily exposure to screens may be missing out on more important and enriching experiences. While the APA recommends limiting screen time for infants under 2 years of age, there is no evidence that short exposure to screens, including video calls, causes any harm.  According to a talk by Dr. Rachel Barr, PhD (Georgetown University) and… Read More


We all know there’s something special about a live concert. Whether it’s a famous singer or a guitarist at your favourite local restaurant, seeing a musician performing right in front of us enhances our experience of the music compared to hearing it over the radio. In a recent study, researchers from our UTSC TEMPO Lab… Read More


Dear families: The TEMPO Laboratory has suspended all participant testing as of Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. We wish to prioritize the health and safety of our community by practising social distancing and avoiding non-essential contact with others. If you are interested in having your child or children participate in… Read More