Supporting Families in Navigating The Digital World
Empower kids with a healthy relationship with technology
Dr. Joanna Shapiro,
MD
​As a mother and a physician I am constantly thinking about the effects of screens and how to mitigate/manage their use for my own family  as well as how to offer useful advice to my patients.  For a topic as overwhelming as this, Dr. Morris, with humor and empathy, distilled down the science and evidence of screens effects and offered concrete strategies I now use my self and impart to my patients. Her use of evidence, combined with a straight shooting but non judgemental approach made this enormous topic feel more manageable and approachable. This is a must see talk for all physicians who see kids and parents in this digital age.
Caitlyn Cameron,
Principal HAA
Dr. Morris' workshop has revolutionized our approach to technology integration at Halpern Akiva Academy. Her guidance has made our use of technology more intentional, leading to dynamic, hands-on learning experiences for our students. With her expertise, our faculty feels empowered to harness technology effectively, ensuring it aligns seamlessly with our curriculum objectives. Dr. Morris' personalized approach and ongoing support have been invaluable in navigating the evolving landscape of technology use in education. We highly recommend her workshop to educators looking to enhance their practice in the digital age.
Marina Segal,
Parent
Dr. Leanne Morris presented a very relevant and timely talk on the effects of screen time on kids. As a mother of kids spanning a wide range of ages, I have seen the detrimental effects on many teens from being on screens from an early age. Dr. Morris gives practical and achievable suggestions on how to limit screen time for kids (and parents). She presents evidence-based findings, in a way that is easy to understand and her empathy and sense of humour make the talk very accessible. This talk opens the door for bigger conversations around family screen time, and how we can make the best choices for our children's digital wellbeing.
ABOUT
Dr. Leanne Morris, MD FRCPC
Pediatric Medicine
Dr. Leanne Morris is a Pediatrician and mom of four kids. She completed her Pediatric Training at the Hospital for Sick Children, followed by a Fellowship in Academic Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children. She now practices community and hospital Pediatric Medicine.
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Over the past decade, she has witnessed many families suffer with the mental health implications of our current digital environment, and developed a passion in helping families (including her own!) find connection, happiness, and success in navigating the digital world.
"The Moral Test of any Society is how well it protects its children"
Dr. Vivek Murthy
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US Surgeon General Advocates for Health Warning on Social Media
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