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Top Online Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers Julia Fri, 08/21/2026 - 13:35

Start an Open Dialogue. Keep talking with your kids about what they do online every day in a curious, not prying, way. Ask open-ended questions like "What's your favorite thing about this app?" so they feel you are interested in their lives. If they know you won't judge them, t...


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What Influences Our Media Use? Excessive Internet Use MediaSmarts Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:22

MediaSmarts’ research shows that on average, Canadian youth spend 1-2 hours per day using digital devices each weekday (not counting time spent using them...


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How Can Media Use Affect Wellbeing? Excessive Internet Use Penny Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:18

“We define digital wellness for young people as an intentional state of physical, mental and social health achieved through mindful engagement with the dig...


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Building Better Media Habits Excessive Internet Use Internet & Mobile MediaSmarts Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:06

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Problematic Interactive Media Use Excessive Internet Use MediaSmarts Mon, 08/17/2026 - 09:55

For most young people (and adults), the strategies in the Building Better Tech Habits article will be enough to build a healthy relationship with scree...


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