When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?

Thu Nov 27 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-08:00

Vancouver Island Public Library North Nanaimo | Nanaimo

Unplugged Canada - Nanaimo
Publisher/HostUnplugged Canada - Nanaimo
When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Exciting Announcement!
The Nanaimo Chapter of Unplugged Canada is hosting our very first event at the Vancouver Island Regional Library โ€“ North Nanaimo branch! ๐ŸŽ‰
Join us for an evening of honest conversation and inspiring stories about kids, smartphones, and digital balance.
๐ŸŽค Our amazing lineup of guest speakers includes:
Dr. Liana Appelt โ€“ Parent, educator, and advocate with a powerful personal story and first-hand insight into how smartphones are impacting our schools.
Johann Andrew Robertson โ€“ Former tech executive turned counsellor, specializing in video game and digital device addiction. He brings deep experience helping young men overcome gaming addiction.
A passionate 16-year-old youth speaker โ€“ Sharing her empowering story of thriving with a talk-and-text phone.
Plus, Unplugged Canada representatives will share how weโ€™re working nationwide to protect and support youth in our increasingly digital world.
๐Ÿช‘ Only 40 seats available โ€“ donโ€™t wait to register!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Reserve your spot here
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/when-should-i-give-my-child-a-smartphone-tickets-1835579711329?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Letโ€™s come together to explore When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone? ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ฌ
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Vancouver Island Public Library North Nanaimo, 96 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0E2, Canada

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