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Nova Scotia chapter of Unplugged Canada. Encouraging parents to delay smartphones and social media, encouraging independence and free play for kids

02/07/2026

We’re thrilled to host an event with Dr. Alexa Dodge, a leading researcher in digital criminology and technology-facilitated violence.

With extensive academic research on online sexual violence, image-based abuse, and youth digital safety, Dr. Dodge offers a rare, research-grounded perspective on what young people are experiencing online today - and how adults, schools, and communities can respond more effectively. ‼️ This talk is essential for anyone working to support young people navigating online life.

Event details: 📅 Thursday, March 5 🕖 7:00–8:00 PM AST 📍 Canada Games Centre (Halifax) + Zoom 🎟️ Register via Eventbrite (link in bio)

01/24/2026

Unplugged Canada has just launched a powerful new campaign. Check it out!

01/18/2026

This Thursday, we are hosting a School Champions meeting to discuss recent progress and how YOU can bring the Unplugged Pledge to your school.

Curious to know what being School Champion is all about? Join us!
You don’t even have to leave the comfort of your living room – the meeting will be held via Zoom!

Comment below or shoot us a DM to be registered.

01/16/2026

📣 FREE Community Event — In Person & Online

Unplugged NS is proud to partner with Saint Margaret’s Bay Elementary to host Thriving Offline: How Delaying Smartphones Can Help Kids Flourish.

Join parents, caregivers, and educators for a supportive, research-informed conversation about navigating childhood in a digital world. We’ll explore how early smartphone and social media use affects kids’ development—and why more families are choosing to delay.

✨ Learn practical tools ✨ Discover safer alternatives ✨ Connect with other parents

📍 Attend in person or join us online - February 24th at 6:30 Atlantic time  🎟️ Free to attend — registration required

Because kids deserve the chance to grow, learn, and thrive offline.

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio.

01/12/2026

📣 FREE Community Event — In Person & Online

Unplugged NS is proud to partner with Saint Margaret’s Bay Elementary to host Thriving Offline: How Delaying Smartphones Can Help Kids Flourish.

Join parents, caregivers, and educators for a supportive, research-informed conversation about navigating childhood in a digital world. We’ll explore how early smartphone and social media use affects kids’ development—and why more families are choosing to delay.

✨ Learn practical tools ✨ Discover safer alternatives ✨ Connect with other parents

📍 Attend in person or join us online - February 3rd at 6:30 Atlantic time  🎟️ Free to attend — registration required

Because kids deserve the chance to grow, learn, and thrive offline.

🔗 Register now at the link in our bio.

01/08/2026

Last month, we shared that 5 schools that were THIS close to unlocking their first active Unplugged pledge.

Today, LeMarchant - St. Thomas officially has its first active pledge. 👏
That’s not luck — that’s a parent choosing to lead.
 If your school hasn’t unlocked yet, it only takes one to get things moving.
Sign the pledge today and see if you’re the parent who tips your school into its first active pledge.

01/04/2026

Parents, you ✨need✨ this book in your house.
The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price is written for kids; but it also feels like a quiet ally for parents.

It talks to kids (in a respectful, non-lecturing way) about:
📖 why phones and social media mess with focus and mood;
📖 why everything feels louder, faster, and more overwhelming;
📖 why boredom, discomfort, and real-world connection actually matter.

This is the kind of book that helps kids say: “oh…that explains a lot.” It’s a great read for youth who are curious and maybe starting to notice that screens don’t always make them feel better.

What we love about this book is that it doesn’t shame kids or side with parents. It just explains what’s going on in a way that kids actually get. And it offloads some of the screen-time conversations we’re all tired of having. This book is smart, relatable, and helpful for opening better conversations at home (and a little healthy outsourcing of messaging never hurt any parent).

💡 If you agree with us and enjoy this book, please consider contacting your children’s school to advocate that they buy a class set to be used to increase education and awareness on this topic - right in schools, where it matters.

12/31/2025

As we wrap up 2025, Unplugged Canada is marking its first full calendar year - a year fueled entirely by the invisible work of parents. These images depict this work - from creating and translating resources, to attending meetings, to hosting awareness events.

This year, we showed our country what parents can do when they refuse to stay quiet:

✅More active pledges ✅More school communities uniting ✅More media attention ✅More political conversations where it matters  ✅More parents feeling supported and emboldened

This movement is volunteer-built. Volunteer-run. And volunteer-powered.💪

And despite everything, our momentum is growing fast.

Here’s to every parent in every chapter who kept pushing this mission forward: You are Unplugged Canada. And you are changing the future for Canadian kids.

Thank you for being here and supporting Unplugged!

12/18/2025

We’re parents too. As more research emerges, one thing is becoming clear: delaying smartphones supports healthier development. Let’s normalize waiting - together.

12/15/2025

F I V E Nova Scotian schools are so close to unlocking an active Unplugged Pledge — can you guess which one(s)?? Drop a guess below in the comment section!

Forget the gadgets under the tree — the real win this Christmas is a school community that stands up for kids. 💪 Will your school be next?

12/13/2025

🚀 The Unplugged pledge is on FIRE in Nova Scotia. In just the last two weeks, parents across the province have unlocked 10 NEW ACTIVE PLEDGES - real protection, real momentum, right now. 🔒📵

Huge shoutout to the schools leveling up: 🌟 Shatford Memorial Elementary 🌟 Hammonds Plains Consolidated 🌟 École Mer et Monde 🌟 Summit Academy

Parents are proving what’s possible when they step up, speak up, and say our kids deserve better. 💪

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines… this is your sign.
 Join the movement. Add your voice. Protect childhood.
 Unplugged is growing — and your school could be next. ❤️📱❌

12/12/2025

Parents, educators, and community leaders - if you’ve been seeing all of our new pledges (yay!) and noticing a reference to “School Champions” in our posts lately, here’s why we keep talking about them: they’re the ones who get the ball rolling. Champions are the spark that turns one pledge into a wave. 🌊

And we’ve watched these champions in action this month, spurring pledge after pledge at their schools. 🙌🏻

So now, we’re making it even easier for you to help make change. Unplugged Canada Has launched the School Playbook - a free, practical toolkit that shows you exactly how to bring the Unplugged Pledge into your school and build real momentum.
Inside, you’ll find: 
📧 Ready-to-send email + text templates
📣 Customizable flyers
📊 Easy-to-share infographics
📚 Essential parent + youth education resources

If you’ve ever thought, “someone at our school should start this,” the playbook is for you.

No more feeling alone or unsure where to start. This toolkit was built with care, strategy, and a whole lot of heart; so YOU can start conversations, rally your community, and protect kids together.
 Download the playbook now! The link is in our bio.

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