Canadian Educators for Safe Technology

Emma Duerden, Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning Disorders at Western University explains how deeply social media engages the developing teenage brain, interacting with systems responsible for reward, emotion, and impulse control at a particularly sensitive stage of growth.

Her work offers an important lens through which we can better support and protect youth, recognizing both their vulnerability and their need for thoughtful guidance in an increasingly digital world.

It is with profound concern and hope that CE4ST acknowledges a recent Los Angeles jury verdict finding Meta Platforms and YouTube negligent in the design and operation of their social media platforms. In this landmark case addressing social media addiction and youth harm, the jury awarded the plaintiff $3 million in damages, assigning 70% responsibility to Mega and 30% to YouTube.

This case represents the first in a consolidated wave of litigation involving more than 1,600 plaintiffs, including over 350 families and more than 250 school districts. It signals a growing recognition of the profound impact these platforms may have on young people and raises urgent questions about responsibility, safety, and the duty to protect vulnerable users.

A new school year brings a great opportunity to set new family rules around screen time.

Thank you, Dr. Dunkley, for your guidance! Be sure all screens are turned OFF too, especially at night, to reduce the radiation exposure so the body can heal while we sleep.

CNN News Central Dr Victoria Dunckley 6.19.25 Screen time_mental health depression_link CNN Anchor Brianna Keilar interviews Dr Dunckley on a new study linking screen or tech addiction to depression and suicidal tendencies. Dr Dunckley discusses...

To prevent heart-wrenching, real stories re: digital addiction, mental, social, and physical harm, parents and educators working together can help our schools stay connected and protected with Best Technology Practices in Schools, creating healthier learning environments. With collaborative action, we can help ensure that educational technology enhances—not compromises—our children’s health, development, and academic success. Cris Rowan shares valuable action-oriented suggestions.

https://movingtolearn.ca/children-with-addictions-lets-pull-our-heads-out-of-the-sand-and-do-something/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLTpOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETEza05NaEhFSTRiNFVpd0FqAR7sGrq6z7G0sRbDEgpHrwcAnbOrWCH0C9SZ0JLKFL4K8ZrmGtzVJpnjedzqPA_aem_jePXpDe-kNnxIGl1VaCEmg

Children with Addictions – Let’s pull our heads out of the sand and do something! | Moving to Learn For the first time in the history of humankind, we have children with addictions. While children’s primary addiction is to screens (cell phones, tablets, TV, computers etc.

"With growing concerns over smartphone impacts on children, CTV’s Heather Wright reports on why some families are turning back to landlines for balance."

Unplugged is an organization encouraging parents not to give their children Smartphones until age 14. https://unpluggedcanada.com/

CTV National News: Landlines making a comeback, as parents push back on smartphone use With growing concerns over smartphone impacts on children, CTV’s Heather Wright reports on why some families are turning back to landlines for balance.

Aaron Goodman from Chemical Sensitivity Podcast interviews a few advocates who live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Thankyou Aaron Goodman for all you do.

Thankyou to my fellow advocates and activists who are in the interview. I am honoured to be included in the interview.

The link will soon be posted in the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast.

In the meantime check out other podcast for some great information from scientists, medical specialists andd those livingg with chemical sensitivity.

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKgJ5VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjNpIFdng3xizJN4JgUQopP_UvPPLEdX1iRoOSdtrsEva8ugVDmwMkRm99Qd_aem_MHh2wrN8KfLoUAg-ZhY3ag

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"As more research comes out showing biological effect of Wi-Fi on human health, organizations around the globe start taking firm stands on limiting or banning the exposure of children to high frequency radiation." Building Biology Institute, 2019

Baby monitors, wi-fi routers and microwave ovens all emit wireless radiation (radiofrequency radiation).

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"It is arguable that an addictive product that interferes with the mental health and educational aspirations of students is a public nuisance that requires a remedy." Ontario Superior Court Justice Janet Leiper, 2025

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