{"id":3190,"date":"2026-04-27T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T18:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/?post_type=boite-a-outils&#038;p=3190"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:01:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:01:56","slug":"screens-not-just-any-other-toy","status":"publish","type":"boite-a-outils","link":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/screens-not-just-any-other-toy\/","title":{"rendered":"Screens: not just any other toy!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-default\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h2 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-thumbtack\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    On this fact sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how to manage screen time at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to kids, the less screen time the better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your preteen isn\u2019t mature enough to manage screen time on their own. It\u2019s important to know that a lot of online content is designed to be addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This fact sheet contains tips to help you manage screen time at home.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>To better understand<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aim for balanced screen time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screens have become very useful and are now part of everyday life for kids and adults alike. They can be used to do research, stay connected with others, relax during downtime, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The problem?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many apps are designed to create frequent, small bursts of pleasure in the brain. Because their brains are more reactive to screens, children have a higher risk of developing an addiction. This can affect their physical and mental health, sleep, grades, and many other parts of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why children need to learn to use screens in a balanced way. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-less-screen-time-324\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-less-screen-time-324\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-hourglass-start fa-xl\"><\/i>Less screen time         <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-less-screen-time-324\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/advice-and-prevention\/healthy-lifestyle-habits\/healthy-screen-habits-among-youth\">Qu\u00e9bec government<\/a> recommends a <strong>maximum of 2 hours<\/strong> of recreational screen time per day for children aged 9-12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recreational screen time includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chatting online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows and broadcasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-age-appropriate-content-626\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-age-appropriate-content-626\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-check fa-xl\"><\/i>Age-appropriate content        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-age-appropriate-content-626\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonsensemedia.org\/\">Common sense media<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pegi.info\">PEGI<\/a> websites to find out what\u2019s appropriate for your child\u2019s age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t rely on the age ratings on video games, which are set by the game manufacturers themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that just because \u201ceveryone\u2019s doing it\u201d doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s appropriate for your preteen.<\/p>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-dark\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>A video game like <em>Fortnite<\/em> (rated 13+) is not remotely appropriate for preteens, even though many play it. Other popular games like <em>Minecraft<\/em> and <em>Roblox<\/em>, although rated for everyone, can be problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These games often contain gambling-type elements such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prompts to spend real money to advance in the game;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Random rewards, like a lottery;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notifications that encourage players to log in multiple times a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most popular social media platforms are also not recommended for preteens. These include TikTok (15+), YouTube (13+) and Snapchat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>Even though many preteens use these platforms, they are often exposed to inappropriate content such as:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>violent comments and actions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>misinformation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cchallenges\u201d or dares;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>content creators encouraging risky behaviour;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sexual content and images;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unrealistic body images.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-in-the-right-settings-539\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-in-the-right-settings-539\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-house fa-xl\"><\/i>In the right settings        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-in-the-right-settings-539\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p class=\"accordion-content\">Keep screens in shared spaces, such as the living room, dining room, and family room.<\/p>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-learning-to-go-without-388\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-learning-to-go-without-388\">\r\n            <i class=\"fa-classic fa-regular fa-do-not-enter fa-xl\"><\/i>Learning to go without        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-learning-to-go-without-388\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<p>This means being able to play, do chores, get bored, etc., without screens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps your child nurture their creativity and discover new interests.<\/p>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div class=\"text-media-logo overflow-x-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"row g-0 align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-xl-7\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-media-logo-content container-eklo-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h3 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-light fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    A common myth<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Many parents worry that limiting their preteen\u2019s screen time or forbidding them from playing a popular game will lead to them being excluded by their peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, preteens aren\u2019t excluded just because they don\u2019t have access to a popular game or app. But your child may still feel left out. Explain that it\u2019s better to sit with that uncomfortable feeling than deal with the risks of addiction or exposure to inappropriate content that come with the game or the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How your preteen acts in relationships is what will determine whether or not they\u2019re liked by their peers. Children who spend the least time on screens are often the best at making and keeping friends.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl\" data-aos=\"fade-left\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"text-media-logo-image\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/preado2-1600x1067.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"text-media-logo reverse-content overflow-x-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"row g-0 align-items-center flex-row-reverse\">\r\n        <div class=\"col-xl-7\">\r\n            <div class=\"text-media-logo-content container-eklo-content\">\r\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<h3 class=\"title-icon h2\">\r\n    <span class=\"title-icon-icon\">\r\n       <i class=\"fa-classic fa-light fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>    <\/span>\r\n    Negative effects to watch for<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Screens can negatively affect young people\u2019s sleep, mental health and ability to focus, among other things. To learn more, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/pauseyourscreen.com\/the-harmful-effects-of-screens\/\">Pause your screen<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might start noticing these negative effects if your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is more vulnerable because of ADHD, ASD, or other individual challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has too much screen time;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has access to content that\u2019s inappropriate for their age;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"col-xl\" data-aos=\"fade-right\" data-aos-delay=\"100\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"text-media-logo-image\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/preado1-1600x1067.png\" alt=\"\">\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-dark\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong><strong>Statistics \u2013 2024 NETendance survey <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d5b1db09d78cf736e530d4c802e38a3b\" style=\"font-size:3.2rem\"><strong>55&nbsp;% <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-0b46b05d07c6bff8e0576735291dd182\">of parents say their children have trouble disconnecting from the internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-015e784b8192c85a67f60765e8d60271\" style=\"font-size:3.2rem\"><strong>37&nbsp;% <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-gray-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-md-font-size wp-elements-28679e5558658c2c12a817104a70b04e\">of parents of children aged 12 and under say it\u2019s difficult to control or supervise their children\u2019s online activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be there for your preteen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some suggestions for supervising and managing screen <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-icon-cards grid-icon-cards-bg-color-blue\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p><strong>Find together alternatives to screens<\/strong>: sports, board games, outdoor activities, reading, etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p><strong>Wait as long as possible before giving your preteen a tablet or smartphone. <\/strong>Even if it\u2019s an old one with no data plan, Wi-Fi is available almost everywhere these days. It\u2019s much easier to refuse these requests than to manage daily screen time!<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-icon-cards grid-icon-cards-bg-color-blue\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p><strong>Set clear times when screens are and aren\u2019t allowed<\/strong>\u2014for you and your preteen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid screens during meals<\/strong>. Mealtime is a great opportunity for family conversation!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid screens before school or homework time.<\/strong> They affect concentration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep screens out of the bedrooms<\/strong>. Also keep them out of other isolated parts of the house so you can more easily supervise, discuss and watch together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Turn off screens at least one hour before bedtime<\/strong>. The brain needs to wind down before sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove access to screens and Wi-Fi at night<\/strong>. This promotes good-quality, distraction-free sleep, which is very important for your preteen!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-icon-cards grid-icon-cards-bg-color-blue\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p>Choose TVs and computers over cell phones and tablets. They\u2019re less portable, so easier to manage.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p>If you want to be able to reach your preteen, get them a flip phone.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p>Add controls on your devices: passwords, time limits, content filters, etc.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-icon-cards grid-icon-cards-bg-color-blue\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p><strong>Set clear rules<\/strong> and explain why they\u2019re needed. <strong>Hold your ground<\/strong> <strong>even if your preteen protests or has a tantrum<\/strong>. If you stand firm, the tantrums will stop after a few days. After that, your preteen will adapt, even though they might test you once in a while.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n        \r\n            \r\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4\">\r\n            <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card h-100 has-background has-blue-background-color\" >\r\n                <div class=\"grid-icon-cards-card-animation h-100\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" data-aos-offset=\"200\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"media-card\">\r\n                                                    <i class=\"cards-media-icon fa-light fa-classic fa-regular fa-comments fa-2xl\"><\/i>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n                                            <div class=\"card-content align-items-start\">\r\n                            <p>Talk about good online habits: what to do, say and share\u2014and what not to.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow your preteen to chat online only with people they know in real life;<\/li>\n<li>At this age, sharing photos, videos, locations and other personal information should be avoided;<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your preteen to question what they see on social media.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    \r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-some-tips-for-talking-to-your-preteen-about-screens-725\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-some-tips-for-talking-to-your-preteen-about-screens-725\">\r\n            Some tips for talking to your preteen about screens:        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-some-tips-for-talking-to-your-preteen-about-screens-725\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk about respectful behaviour, which is just as important online as it is in real life. Remind your preteen to talk to you if they witness or experience insults or inappropriate content online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain an open dialogue with your preteen about what they are watching and why they use screens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordions-block\">\r\n        \n<div class=\"accordion\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"accordion-title\">\r\n        <a class=\"accordion-link\" role=\"button\" href=\"#panel-think-about-your-own-screen-time-831\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-think-about-your-own-screen-time-831\">\r\n            Think about your own screen time:        <\/a>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div class=\"accordion-panel\" id=\"panel-think-about-your-own-screen-time-831\" style=\"display: none;\">\r\n        \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You are a role model for your kids. Take a good look at your own screen habits. Being on your phone when you\u2019re with family makes you less \u201cpresent.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you need to work at home on a computer or other device, try to restrict it to a separate room. This helps to draw a line between work and family life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-orange\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\"><strong>This guide contains a lot of suggestions, which you might find a little overwhelming. You\u2019re not wrong!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aim for one or two changes at a time, moving step by step toward your goals!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-gray-light\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-gray-light-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ressources et outils pratiques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>For support :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You are dealing with a situation that worries you? Ask for help :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-info-icon\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/sante\/trouver-une-ressource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Info-Sant\u00e9\/Info-Social 811<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teljeunes.com\/fr\/parents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tel-Jeunes Parents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/santemonteregie.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLSC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community organizations: family centre, youth centre, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some community organizations offer support programs for parents of teenagers. Call your local organization for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>School staff members<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>For more information :<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pausetonecran.com\/en\/\">PAUSE<\/a> \u2013 Informational website on balanced screen use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dspmonteregie.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=05a7f591a5804c75869a3692db54c09b\">Organismes communautaires en pr\u00e9vention des d\u00e9pendances en Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/leciel.ca\/\">Le CIEL<\/a>, Centre pour l\u2019intelligence \u00e9motionnelle en ligne (French only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention of online violence and exploitation :<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybertip.ca\/app\/en\/\">CyberTip<\/a>, Canada\u2019s tipline for online child sexual exploitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/parentscyberavertis.ca\/app\/en\/\">Parents CyberAverti<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. References<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital Transformation Academy. (2024). <em>NETendances 2024 survey<\/em>. Universit\u00e9 Laval.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/transformation-numerique.ulaval.ca\/enquetes-type\/netendances\/\">https:\/\/transformation-numerique.ulaval.ca\/enquetes-type\/netendances\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-gray-light\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-top container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<section class=\"container-eklo add-table-content has-background has-white-background-color container-padding-4em\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                <div class=\"container-eklo-content eklo-deco\" >\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"highlight-box box-style-black\">\r\n    <div class=\"row align-items-center\">\r\n        <div class=\"col\">\r\n            <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>This info sheet has been written in collaboration with :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camille Paquet, agente de planification, de programmation et de recherche, CISSS Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie-Est<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direction, La maison de Jonathan, organisme en pr\u00e9vention des d\u00e9pendances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direction, Le CIEL Centre pour l\u2019intelligence \u00e9motionnelle en ligne<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direction, Satellite, organisme en pr\u00e9vention des d\u00e9pendances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelly-Ann Gilbert, agente de relations humaines, Direction de sant\u00e9 publique de la Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nancy Lo, agente de relations humaines, Direction de sant\u00e9 publique de la Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Last updated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-04-27T16:01:56-04:00\">2026-04-27<\/time><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n    <div class=\"container-deco deco-bottom container-bg-color-white\">\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"category-boite-a-outils":[68],"class_list":["post-3190","boite-a-outils","type-boite-a-outils","status-publish","hentry","category-boite-a-outils-pre-teens"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Screens: not just any other toy! 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