Parents have competing priorities, including taking care of their children, themselves, and other family members. While parents and families have unique barriers, they also have unique facilitators. The HIRT uses theory, evidence-based approach to developing interventions that leverage facilitators and motivation to change, particularly during the transition to parenthood. In line with other areas of research, the HIRT has special interests in fathers/partners and families living in rural communities. 

Our occupation shapes a large proportion of our life, including our health. Our team works to understand that influence and tailor interventions to address the needs of specific workforces that need health promotion. One growing interest is in populations engaged in high levels of occupational physical activity, which may not convey the same benefit of leisure time physical activity. Considering our other interest, we are working to develop a collaborative project looking at health promotion in fire fighters.