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Parents and caregivers are getting mental health support from Huron County’s two school boards.
The Huron‑Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) and the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) are hosting parent and caregiver learning sessions focused on supporting children’s healthy development in an increasingly digital world.
Author and journalist Katherine Martinko (Childhood Unplugged, The Analog Family Substack) will take part in two presentations taking place:
- May 5, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School, Clinton
- May 25, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. at St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, Stratford
Both events will include a parent and caregiver presentation alongside same‑day student presentations for HPCDSB secondary students
“Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies for setting manageable screen‑time limits, supporting meaningful face‑to‑face interaction, and using simple, supportive language to guide conversations about technology use at home,” a news release from the HPCDSB says.
“These sessions reflect the ongoing partnership between HPCDSB and AMDSB and a shared commitment to student mental well‑being, digital awareness, and healthy, balanced technology use.”