Join Us for this EXCITING Presentation on Digital Wellness!
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michele Locke, Child & Adolescent Psychologist, and parent of two young kids who advocates for new norms around the use of smartphones and social media through Unplugged Canada.
This talk will focus on unpacking the impacts of early smartphone use on the developing brain. Michele will work to help families and caregivers understand the incredible power of these devices to inform parental choices around the provision of smartphones and social media.
In this discussion, Michele will support parents to work collectively to change the norms to protect childhood with realistic strategies.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 7:30- 9pm
WHERE: Virtual Please CLICK HERE or scan our QR Code to register for this session. A link to our Google Meet will be emailed to you the day of the event.
AUDIENCE: This session is intended for parents and caregivers only.
Please share this important conversation with other families – help get the word out!
What We’ll Cover:
- Practical, hopeful, science-informed & realistic strategies for parents, including healthier and more intentional smartphone use for children who already have access.
- How smartphones & social media can negatively impact sleep, attention, and academic functioning.
- How screen access can contribute to anxiety, low mood, and difficulties regulating emotions.
- Recognizing signs that a child may be struggling with screen-related challenges.
