Screen Use

WEBSITES/articles:

CENTRE FOR HEALTHY SCREEN USE – at the Canadian Pediatric Society

For informed decisions that keep kids safe: Guidance for parents, policymakers and health professionals.




BOOKS:

How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: End Power Struggles, Break Bad Screen Habits, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids

By Dr. Alok Kanojia


webinars/podcasts:

“Addictive Technology and Its Impact on Teen Brains” – Jeremy Edge

Click Here for On-Demand Webinar Replay Instructions

Listen to the Podcast: Download to Browser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify


“How to Raise a Healthy Gamer” – ON BOYS Podcast – interview with Dr. Alok Kanojia (aka Dr. K), author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: End Power Struggles, Break Bad Screen Habits, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids.


“Time to Unplug? How Screen Time Impacts the ADHD Brain” – David Anderson, Ph.D

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Listen to the Podcast: Download to Browser, Apple Podcasts, Spotify


canadian screen use guidelines for children:


Screen time and young children: Guidelines from the Canadian Pediatric Society


parental controls:

Family Guide to Parental Controls

How do I know when to use them, and should I tell my kids?



Pinwheel Phones

“Quality smartphones that enable responsible and healthy usage for your kid’s everyday life, with modes managed by parents.”


treatment support for behavioural addictions:

Problem Gambling & Behavioural Addictions: Our trained counsellors are here to provide ongoing support to clients of all ages who are struggling with any of the following issues: gambling-related issues, gaming, excessive internet use, shopping or hyper-sexuality.