For informed decisions that keep kids safe

Guidance for parents, policymakers and health professionals.

Centre for Healthy Screen Use At the Canadian Paediatric Society

For informed decisions that keep kids safe

Guidance for parents, policymakers and health professionals.

New and Notable

State of the evidence: A Centre for Healthy Screen Use research symposium

ATTEND OUR VIRTUAL EVENT

November 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM Eastern Time

This event for health professionals, advocates, and policymakers brings together leading researchers to discuss what current evidence reveals about the links between digital technologies and children’s health, development, and relationships. Speakers will share how the latest research can guide healthy screen use and reduce potential harms. Learn more and register.

<p>The Safe Social Media Act was introduced by the federal government in June 2026 to make social media platforms, AI chatbot services and online applications safer to use. It is currently being debated and studied. If passed, it will become law. </p><p>Our new resource for parents explains how the Safe Social Media Act will work and how it will affect children and youth. Learn more.</p>

Parents: Do you have questions about the Safe Social Media Act?

The Safe Social Media Act was introduced by the federal government in June 2026 to make social media platforms, AI chatbot services and online applications safer to use. It is currently being debated and studied. If passed, it will become law.

Our new resource for parents explains how the Safe Social Media Act will work and how it will affect children and youth. Learn more.