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Childhood Unplugged: Healthier Tech Habits for Kids
2026-06-16 19:00:00 2026-06-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Childhood Unplugged: Healthier Tech Habits for Kids Virtual -

Tuesday, June 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-16 19:00:00 2026-06-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Childhood Unplugged: Healthier Tech Habits for Kids Virtual -

Intended for adults and seniors.
Hosted on Zoom.
Advanced registration required.

Join the Durham Region Libraries for an engaging session with author Katherine Martinko on supporting children’s healthy development in a digital world. Drawing on insights from her book Childhood Unplugged, Katherine will share practical strategies for managing screen time, encouraging meaningful face-to-face connection, and fostering independence in children.

Attendees will learn:

  • Practical approaches for setting healthy screen time limits
  • Ways to encourage face-to-face interaction and stronger family connections
  • Simple, supportive tools for talking with children about technology

Presented in partnership with the Pickering Public Library, Whitby Public Library, and Oshawa Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | General |

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