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Screen time and well-being - Fact Sheet
“Digital technology can have both positive and negative effects on child well-being, depending on the activity and how much time is spent.”[1]Break the Fake: Correcting disinformation
Here are three ways to respond to false info online:Managing media in middle childhood (6-9 years old)
Helping Kids Build Safe and Smart Digital HabitsParents can focus on helping kids this age explore safely by choosing high-quality experiences, setting clear boundaries, and teaching them how to recognize when something feels off.Managing Music in the Home
A tip sheet for parents on how to manage music in the home.Co-Viewing With Your Kids
One of the most important things you can do to raise media-savvy kids is what’s called shared media engagement. That includes listening to their music, watching TV, movies and videos together, getting to know their favourite apps and playing the games they enjoy. It also includes talking to them about their media lives: what they like, what they’re excited about or looking forward to, and what worries or annoys them. While just being with them is an important step, this is also a great opportunity to help your kids think critically about the media they consume, by asking them questions about it and, sometimes, answering back.We are all broadcasters
Here are three tips to make sure you share good information and stop the spread of hoaxes, rumours and scams. 1. Watch for your own biasBreak the Fake: Critical thinking vs. disinformation
People who share false or misleading information sometimes use the language of critical thinking and media literacy, telling followers to “do your research” and “think critically” in one breath and then to “trust the plan” in the next. So how can we tell if we’re really thinking critically?