“Screens aren’t going anywhere. So the number 1 thing that #parents can do is prioritize – prioritize all the things in our lives that we know lead to good health,” says Western University Paediatrician Michelle Ponti re: Canadian Paediatric Society #screentime guidelines tgam.ca/2KtuZ6m

As a former non-athletic kid, this one misses the mark. Dodgeball helped me learn coping, perseverence, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Also, good exercise, challenge, and a lot of fun. Must negotiate accommodations/modifications and promoting resilience. nationalpost.com/opinion/duane-…

Can't help but think of this comercial tonight. youtu.be/xiJJIacdF-E

But wait... there's more! Dillon Browne is a new Canada Research Chair. His work focuses on child and family clinical psychology. #UWaterlooArts x.com/UWResearch/sta…

Smashing the walls of secrecy in science cbc.ca/news/health/bi…

Our meta-analysis in JAMA Pediatrics on youth #sexting, #sexualbehaviors & #mentalhealth is published. Bottom line - discussions about #DigitalHealth, #consent, & #healthyrelationships need to happen early and often to safeguard #tweens and #teens. ja.ma/2XUvOZO

BeAboveTheFray: RT hinduja: Outstanding meta-analysis focused on sexting, sex, and mental health risk published in JAMA Pediatrics today (jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…). Significant relationships are present; we just don't know which comes first. Aligns with t…

Thanks for the great interview Leah Sarich! ACHRI UCalgary Arts

Shout out to GSA - UWaterloo at @uwaterloo for bringing a smile to my face with popsicles after finding out there are 700 people ahead of me on the parking waitlist for H lot 😳 #ThriveDay #mentalhealth #Students #university #Thrive

Teenage sexting linked to increased sexual behaviour, drug use and poor mental health, but education is the key to safety. Read #UCalgary researchers Dr. Sheri Madigan (she/her) and Camille Mori with UTexas colleague @DrJeffTemple in The Conversation Canada ow.ly/bQGY50uIdvQ #SexEd

Canada resettled more refugees than any other country in 2018, UN says cbc.ca/news/politics/…

LEF Humewood Childcare centre is embracing technology and digital learning. Check out the details and the pictures below #LEFChildcare #ChildcareStories #technology

Who’s missing in the Ontario cabinet shuffle? Now, more than ever, a Chief Scientist is needed, by Dr. Kimberly Girling thestar.com/opinion/contri… via @torontostar

How did it become part of academic culture to prove how “rigorous” we are by trashing others? How does that advance our field? If we really care about the research, we’ll lead by example in holding ourselves to a high standard and aim our feedback at building up not tearing down.

In light of this story, it can be tough talking to kids about sexual abuse. At 710, University of Waterloo childhood trauma expert, Dr. Dillon Browne is with me CBC KW to help us wrap our mind around this tricky topic. ow.ly/qX9A50uX061

ICYMI, listen onlineat cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…. Also, check the thread for some helpful resources from Dr. Dillon Browne x.com/craignorriscbc…

How to talk to your children about sexual abuse | CBC News Thank you Dr. Dillon Browne (Dr. Dillon Browne) and CBC News. cbc.ca/news/how-to-ta…

As a parenting researcher, maybe a little bit true???? 🤔

Is your child addicted to screens? Here's what you can do about it theconversation.com/is-your-child-… via The Conversation Canada