Marie-Andrée Binet and Rachel Surprenant, both PhD candidate, proudly represented the Digital Child Lab at the international Life History Conference, held from June 3 to 5, 2026, sharing our latest research findings on an inspiring global stage. Organized by the Life History Research Society, this conference brings together researchers from diverse disciplines to advance the study of human development across the lifespan, with a focus on how early life experiences shape healt

We are proud to announce that Marie-Andrée Binet, Ph.D. candidate and member of the Digital Child Lab, has been selected as an Impact Fellow for the 2026–2027 cohort of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. Chosen through a highly competitive process, Marie-Andrée joins a select group of outstanding graduate students recognized for their commitment to advancing research and promoting healthier digital environments for children. As part of thi

Members of our lab actively participated in the Mother–Child Research Conference held on January 19 and 20, 2026, at the Université de Sherbrooke Cultural Centre. The event brought together researchers from diverse backgrounds with a shared goal: to foster interdisciplinary exchanges and advance knowledge in mother–child research. Nicolas Gilbert presented his work on individual and family factors associated with preschoolers’ screen use, while Marie-Andrée Binet shared findi

Marie-Andrée Binet, Ph.D. candidate and member of the Digital Child Lab, delivered a compelling presentation on December 3 at the Public Health Research Day (Journée de la recherche en santé publique). Her talk highlighted developmental needs in children aged 0–5 and examined the effects of screen exposure, contributing to ongoing discussions on best practices for supporting healthy early childhood development. Want to know more? View the presentation HERE (in french). Learn

Research from our lab, led by postdoctoral fellow Gabriel A. Tiraboschi, is featured in Québec Science. The article explores the links between screen use, video games, and attention-related outcomes, contributing to a better understanding of digital media’s role in child development. Read the article HERE (in french).

The work of the Digital Child Lab was highlighted in Maclean’s magazine, showcasing our research on young children’s screen use and its impacts. This recognition reflects the growing relevance of our findings in public discourse and reinforces our commitment to advancing knowledge in this important area. Want to know more? Read the article HERE.

Caroline Fitzpatrick was honored as an invited presenter at the Association d’Éducation Préscolaire du Québec (AÉPQ) conference held in Trois-Rivières on October 23, 2025. She was accompanied by Daphnée Leroux-Maurais, a master’s student and member of the Digital Child Lab. This inspiring event brought together professionals dedicated to early childhood education, offering a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and connect with practitioners across the province.

Gabriel Arantes Tiraboschi , postdoctoral fellow and member of the Digital Child Lab, was awarded the Prix Relève étoile –...

From July 13 to 16, 2025, the Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress was held at The Westin Downtown in...

From July 7 to 9, 2025, the International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (ICBA) was held in Nantes, France, bringing together...

On June 6, 2025, the GRIP Scientific Day was held in person at McGill University. This annual event brings together researchers and...

From May 1 to 3, 2025, the Biennial Meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...

From April 3 to 10, 2025, Caroline Fitzpatrick undertook a research trip to France and South Africa to strengthen and develop...

The fifth edition of The Summer School on Children's Health, Development, and Success will be held from June 2 to 6, 2025. This...

On March 31st, Professor Andrew Ribner from Chatham University and the University of Pittsburgh will present a conference on executive...

Rachel Surprenant , a doctoral student in education, and Jaclyn McNeil, a doctoral student in medicine, participated in the Scientific...

On January 8th, 2025, members of the Digital Child Lab, Nicolas Gilbert and Rachel Surprenant , participated in a BistroBrain event...

Nicolas Gilbert , Emma Cristini , and Daphnée Leroux-Maurais , three students from the Digital Child Lab, have been awarded research...

A new collective book, Digital Media and Early Child Development: Theoretical and Empirical Issues , has just been published (2024). The...

Sofia Sebben, a doctoral candidate under the supervision of Professor Caroline Fitzpatrick, has been awarded the Dissertation Research...