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Disconnected Connections: The Impact of Screen Time on Young Children’s Social-Emotional Well-Being

April 29, 2025 @ 1:30 pm. - 3:00 pm.

This presentation examines the impact of screen time on young children’s social-emotional and mental health well-being. Excessive screen time has been linked to difficulties in emotional regulation, attachment, and the development of empathy, all of which are critical for healthy social and mental health outcomes. Prolonged screen use can interfere with vital caregiver-child interactions, which play a central role in fostering secure emotional connections and promoting resilience. To guide families in supporting the social-emotional well-being of young children in a digital age, this session will provide practical strategies to help caregivers minimize the risks of screen time and will share techniques for moderating screen exposure.

Venue

Virtual Event
Online Only

Organizer

Jackie Eaton
Phone:
306-651-4320
Email:
jeaton@skprevention.ca
Website:
View Organizer Website

Presenter

Dr. Victoria Talwar
About:

Dr. Victoria Talwar is a Professor, Canada Research Chair (I), and Director of the Gold Centre for Early Childhood Development at McGill University. Her research is in the area of developmental psychology with an emphasis on children’s social-emotional development.

Venue

Virtual Event
Online Only

Organizer

Jackie Eaton
Phone:
306-651-4320
Email:
jeaton@skprevention.ca
Website:
View Organizer Website
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute