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

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

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.

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...

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

From September 12 to 26, 2024, the Special Commission on the Impact of Screens and Social Media on Youth Health and Development (CSESJ)...

A recent study led by Professor Caroline Fitzpatrick, first author of this article published in JAMA Pediatrics , is gaining widespread...