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Webinar: Health impacts of screen use in childhood and adolescence

Clinical guidance for healthy screen use in children and youth

Originally presented as part of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s National Grand Rounds series, this webinar addresses:

The physical, mental, and developmental risks and potential benefits of digital screen media for children and adolescents
Canadian guidance on screen time and use for children 0-18
Different impacts of social media and gaming on youth

Presented by Dr. Michelle Ponti, paediatrician at the Child and Parent Resource Institute in London, Ontario and chair of the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Digital Health Task Force.

Recorded May 2025.

Online course: Preventing problematic screen use

Evidence-informed guidance on the health and developmental impacts of screen media use for children and adolescents

Health care providers taking this course will be better able to guide families on appropriate screen time and use, help parents assess and change their own screen habits, and help them recognize and cope when their child or teen is having problems with screen-related behaviours.

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Developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS). Take the course for $39.99 or register for free as a CPS member.

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