Reclaiming Childhood: Smart strategies to manage screens with Katherine Martinko – a parent/guardian engagement event

Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) parents/guardians and staff are invited to hear from Katherine Martinko, who will focus on smart strategies to manage screens, including:

  • Guidance on when to give child a smartphone
  • How to handle social media
  • Ways to say ‘no’ and deal with the concept of ‘fear of missing out’ aka FOMO
  • How to get comfortable with giving children more independent play

The event will be hosted in two locations on two different days:

District Municipality of Muskoka

When: Monday, September 29, at 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at the TLDSB Muskoka Education Centre

City of Kawartha Lakes

When: Tuesday, September 30, at 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay

Come early for refreshments and appetizers, available at both locations.

Complete the Registration Form to reserve your spot. Note – space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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6763 Highway 35, PO Box 89, Coboconk, ON K0M 1K0

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9 – 9:15 a.m.
Period 1
9:15 – 9:35 a.m.
Period 2
9:35 – 10:15 a.m.
Period 3
10:15 – 10:55 a.m.
Recess
10:55 – 11:15 a.m.
Nutrition break
11:15 – 11:35 a.m.
Period 4
11:35 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Period 5
12:15 – 12:55 p.m.
Period 6
12:55 – 1:15p.m.
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1:15 – 1:35 p.m.
Nutrition Break
1:35 – 1:55 p.m.
Period 7
1:55 – 2:15 p.m.
Period 8
2:15 – 2:55 p.m.
Period 9
2:55 – 3:35 p.m.
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3:25 p.m.
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3:35 p.m.

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