Unplugged St. Albert

05/24/2026

Thank you so much, Pauldavis! We really appreciate your support.

Parents often feel trapped between allowing smartphones and social media or having their child be the only one without it.

Unplugged Canada is here to change that. Pledge by pledge, family by family, we're changing that norm.

Join over 10,000 families who are waiting until at least 14 before smartphones. It doesn't have to be all or nothing. Start with a basic, non-internet enabled device (watch or flip phone) if you need to get in touch before then.

Head to www.unpluggedcanada.com to sign the pledge and find like-minded families at your child's school.

An overdue post:

Let's talk about Unplugged Canada.

Months ago, I was approached by a few Chapters of Unplugged Canada who shared their vision for helping parents hold off phones until after Grade 8 (around 14yrs of age)

I have since met some of those members at my presentations in Toronto, Ottawa and I even met the founder -Jenny Perez, who drove 90min to my presentation in Delta BC last month. We shook hands and had a good conversation (although brief, as I had to catch a red-eye).

I respect Jenny. She has founded a movement, driven by a passion for helping families allow kids to be kids, and not be on smartphones until around 14yrs old.

Given that my position has always been delaying smartphones until the end of Grade 8, I give a "plug" at the end of my parent presentation, for my audience to look them up and get on board by signing a pledge. Hundreds of parents have done so.

I have linked her website below.

Take a moment to review.
https://www.unpluggedcanada.com/communitypledge

I told Jenny I'd be happy to meet again and speak further when I return to BC.

04/30/2026

Have you registered for our upcoming live webinar next week?

Whether you’re new to Unplugged or have been with us from the start, this webinar will be a great refresher on our movement while introducing some exciting new resources - including our National School Champion Program and the official launch of Operation Landline! ☎️

Register today at unpluggedcanada.com or via the link in our bio!

04/16/2026

Thanks for having us, !

What a wonderful group of parents, caregivers, educators, administrators, students (thank you for providing childcare, big kids!) and even Trustee Reed came out to learn more about .

Namao school is now 2nd in the province for pledges 🎉.

Head on over to our website and join us in delaying smartphones - together we can change the norm.

www.unpluggedcanada.com

04/07/2026

📢 Come and join us on Wednesday, April 15th at Namao School!

This event is open to all Sturgeon Public School families, as well as surrounding community leaders, educators, parents, and caregivers. 

We’ll discuss the risks of early smartphone use, developing trends on social media platforms, and supports in delaying smartphones until at least age 14.

Registration link in bio 🔗.

03/25/2026

"They knew it was dangerous and they did it anyway"

03/01/2026

We would love to see our national ads around here, too! Anyone know a company who would donate some space?

Big news on the streets of PEI! 📢

If you’re out and about across the Island, keep an eye on the transit shelters. Our new campaign is officially live, thanks to the incredible pro bono support from Pinnacle Advertising for the ad space and installation and for printing services. We are so grateful for their commitment to our community and our kids.

Childhood doesn’t have to be this way. We believe in reclaiming the wonder, the play, and the connection of a smartphone-free childhood. It’s time to change the narrative, but we can’t do it without you.

🛑 Take Action Today:

Sign the Pledge & Call to Action: Head to our website to join the movement.

Explore the Hub: Check out our brand-new Resource Hub—it’s packed with tools to help you navigate this journey and spread the word.

Tell a Friend: Tag a fellow parent or educator in the comments and share this post to your stories!

We can't wait to welcome more Canadians to our community!

02/25/2026

We are so excited to be at GETCA this year! We know how much teachers see the "smartphone and social media struggle" firsthand in the classroom, and we can’t wait to share what Unplugged Canada is doing to help.

📍 Session: Rethinking Childhood in the Digital Age: Why Delaying Smartphones Matters.

We’d love to meet up, hear your stories from the classroom, and talk about how we can support your school community.

See you there!

02/24/2026

Welcome to Unplugged Canada, ! The Gr 3 and Gr 4 classes at your school now have active pledges 🎉.

Collective action drives change, and we love to see our Unplugged Canada Pledge empower parents to say "not yet" to smartphones.

We are so proud of our growing partnership with as we continue to welcome more families into the Unplugged community. We invite other schools and districts to reach out and discover how we can work together. 

Would you like to bring the pledge to your child's grade or school? Simply head to our website, sign the pledge, and sign up for our School Champion program. Everything you need is linked in our bio 🔗.

Parents and Guardians,

✅️ Delay the smartphone until at least 14

✅️ Get a basic watch or a talk & text only phone if you need to get in touch before then

✅️ Delay social media until at least 16

✅️ Advocate for phone-free schools from bell-to-bell

This is based on the latest research. If you'd like to learn more, we highly suggest Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation. 

We can do this if we work together. Let's give our kids their childhood back ✨️.

02/24/2026

02/05/2026

Congratulations, Camilla School! The Kindergarten, Gr2, and Gr 4 classes now have active pledges 🎉.

Collective action drives change, and we love to see our Unplugged Canada Pledge empower parents to say "not yet" to smartphones.

Our partnership with is off to a great start, and we invite more schools and districts come together to raise awareness on the importance of delaying smartphones.

Would you like to bring the pledge to your child's grade or school? Simply head to our website, sign the pledge, and share it with your friends and neighbours via text, email, coffees, and gatherings.

We also have a school playbook available in our bio - updated version coming soon 🙌.

Parents and Guardians,

✅️ Delay the smartphone until at least 14

✅️ Get a basic watch or a talk & text only phone if you need to get in touch before then

✅️ Delay social media until at least 16

✅️ Advocate for phone-free schools from bell-to-bell

This is based on the latest research. If you'd like to learn more, we highly suggest Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation. 

We can do this if we work together. Let's give our kids their childhood back ✨️.