Samantha Bédard

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 health and behavior....

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 findings on parental...

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 more about the...