When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?, 27 November | Event in Nanaimo | AllEvents

When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?

Unplugged Canada - Nanaimo

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Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm

1.5 hours

Vancouver Island Public Library North Nanaimo

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Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm (PST)

Vancouver Island Public Library North Nanaimo

96 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0E2, Canada

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When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?
📣 Exciting Announcement!
The Nanaimo Chapter of Unplugged Canada is hosting our very first event at the Vancouver Island Regional Library – North Nanaimo branch! 🎉

Join us for an evening of honest conversation and inspiring stories about kids, smartphones, and digital balance.

🎤 Our amazing lineup of guest speakers includes:

Dr. Liana Appelt – Parent, educator, and advocate with a powerful personal story and first-hand insight into how smartphones are impacting our schools.

Johann Andrew Robertson – 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 – Sharing her empowering story of thriving with a talk-and-text phone.

Plus, Unplugged Canada representatives will share how we’re working nationwide to protect and support youth in our increasingly digital world.

🪑 Only 40 seats available – don’t wait to register!
👉 Reserve your spot here
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Let’s come together to explore When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone? 📱💬


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When Should I Give My Child a Smartphone?
Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm