SESSION 1: April 23, 2026 | 12:00–1:30 PM

The Effects of Screen Time and Social Media on Children’s Development & Mental Health

Presented by Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod, Ph.D., R. Psych (The Family Psychology Place)

• This session explores how screens and social media can impact children’s development and mental health, including anxiety, sleep, and self-esteem. Families will learn strategies for setting healthy boundaries, encouraging open conversations, modelling balanced digital habits, and fostering well-being.

**Please reply by April 20, 2026 to confirm attendance

**Clarification: These sessions will be viewed together in the PFS Family Room, during which lunch will be provided for parents and caregivers to enjoy together.**