Screen Time

• Screen time limits not enough to tackle problematic social media use: experts

  Experts say the scale of digital technology use by children and youth is a public health issue that needs immediate action to prevent further harm.  

  Health

  Oct 4
  
• Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisory

  The U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.

  Health

  May 20
  
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• Almost 40% of Canadian youth blow past recommended screen time: data

  Over one in 10 youth (14 per cent) met screen time guidelines in both surveyed years, and nearly half (49 per cent) followed screen time guidelines in one of the two years.

  Canada

  Mar 19
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• Screen time trapping kids in ‘vicious cycle’ of bad behaviour: study

  While there's a lot of chatter around kids and social media use, the study found that time spent on gaming consoles was particularly damaging.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 12, 2025
• ‘Still want more’: Teens weigh in on screen time impact at Quebec commission

  After consulting with health experts, parents and kids, the commission hopes to provide educators with better tools to help young people navigate social media.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2024
• Engaging kids this summer beyond the screen

  An early childhood educator in Saskatchewan says it is important to set boundaries and schedules for kids even during the summertime.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2024
• ‘Things are not going well’: Well-being of Quebec kids, families impacted by social crises

  From the pandemic to inflation and recent public sector strikes in the health and education sectors, it's been a lot for families of school-aged children to deal with.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2024
• Kids’ close screen time leads to rise in nearsightedness, eye doctor says

  The Canadian Ophthalmological Society says parents should consider giving screen-free presents this holiday season.

  Health

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Ontario doctors weigh in on screen time and vaccinations ahead of back-to-school

  As parents prepare to send their children back to school, doctors in Ontario shared advice on routine, screen time and the risk of COVID-19 that lingers in the background.

  Health

  Aug 24, 2023
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• TikTok calls on parents to set up account and link with teens: ‘The digital space is your new normal’

  TikTok encourages caregivers to set up accounts to link with teens for more oversight and control.

  Features

  Nov 2, 2021