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Keep up to date with the latest news on the Digital Child Lab's professional activities, members' media appearances, knowledge transfer activities and awards.


Showcasing Our Research at the Mother–Child Conference
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
Samantha Bédard
Jan 201 min read


Public Health Research Day: Spotlight on Early Childhood Screen Use
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
Samantha Bédard
Dec 3, 20251 min read


New Publication in Québec Science
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).
Samantha Bédard
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Registration is open for the Summer School on Children's Health, Development, and Success!
The fifth edition of The Summer School on Children's Health, Development, and Success will be held from June 2 to 6, 2025. This...
Samantha Bédard
Mar 1, 20251 min read
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