
Tech token exchange: A creative screen time plan
A tech token exchange is a unique way to manage your kids’ screen time at home. Print off these tokens and try it out!

How to change screen time habits: Q&A with Childhood Unplugged author Katherine Johnson Martinko
Screen time is a struggle for many families. We spoke to mom and author Katherine Johnson Martinko about how to raise kids amid the ubiquity of screens.

How can your child overcome barriers to physical activity?
Many parents face challenges as they try to raise active kids. Here are some helpful tips and strategies for overcoming some of the common barriers to physical activity.

The Anxious Generation: It’s time to protect children against social media
Social media has taken a toll on kids’ mental health. Here are some things parents can do to try to alleviate their children’s anxiety.

Ontario school boards sue social media platforms
The school boards claim that platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have an incredibly negative impact on how children think, behave, and learn in school.

Because cold turkey isn’t realistic: How to reduce screen time in your family
Struggling to limit your child’s screen time? Discover practical tips for reducing their device usage without going cold turkey.

How much screen time should kids get? Learn what the recommended screen time by age is
Learn what the guidelines are for how much screen time kids should get, and check out these tips for managing kids’ screen time.

Can technology help kids connect with nature?
Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.

Free apps and websites that will get your kids moving
Screen time doesn’t have to mean sedentary time. These apps and websites will help keep kids engaged and active!

9 small ways to change screen time habits
Instead of fighting kids about their screen use, try these small and realistic changes to form healthy family habits around screens.

5 tips for limiting screen time without conflict
If you’re trying to reduce your kids’ screen time while avoiding another family feud, here are some tips to help get you started.

How to set a realistic summer screen time plan for your tween
When managing your tween’s summer screen time, the goal is teaching them about balance and self-regulation. Here are some tips.

5 easy locations to make screens off-limits
If you’d like to limit screen time for your kids but aren’t sure where to start, here are five places you can easily make screens off-limits.

Screen time management tools to help parents and caregivers
Setting screen time limits for our kids can be a struggle. The good news is there’s a range of apps and tools that can help.

How to get your kids to spend more time moving with a simple recipe called physical literacy
In today’s world, kids have all kinds of nudges not to move. With this simple recipe, we can help them develop a love of physical activity.

Switch up your screen time with these 4 active Nintendo games
The latest version of the Nintendo console offers many fun exergames—active games that incorporate body movements into gameplay.

5 ways to get your kids off their screens
These tips will help you get your kids off their screens, make a plan for managing screen time, and encourage them to get active.

Parent-tested tips for screen-free summer fun
It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.

Is YouTube yoga as good for kids as the real thing?
Here’s my opinion on a few of the most popular channels—plus some tips to get the most out of YouTube yoga with your kids.

14 strategies to manage screen time
It can be difficult to keep time on screens—from computers to TV to tablets—in check. Here are some tips for how to do it.

Why parents should be mindful of their own screen time
Managing screen time isn’t just something parents need to do for their kids. It’s also something we need to do for ourselves.

Hockey for the holidays: Team Canada players hit the ice at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship
Even these elite athlete need a little help to make sure screen time doesn’t get in the way of getting enough sleep.

How to help children connect with nature
We live in a world overflowing with technology. Cars talk to us, phones entertain us, houses are “smart,” and wristwatches monitor our vitals. Are we living in Brave New World or 1984? Whichever we imagine, one thing is certain: our attachment to technology strains our connection with nature. Staying connected to the natural world is … Continued

World Health Organization releases new guidelines on screen time and sedentary behaviour for children under five
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines on “physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under five years of age.” Specifically, it provides recommendations for sedentary screen time, suggesting no more than one hour per day for children ages two to four. The guidelines were developed by a WHO panel of experts … Continued