From asking yourself one simple question to creating physical space from your phone, we've curated some easy ways you can lessen your device's grip on your life.

"Digital devices are just so captivating and what we are trying to do is bring some balance back into their [kids] experience where the children can play and the parents can play with activities that don't involve a digital device."

Around 82 per cent of teen girls aren't meeting basic guidelines for physical activity, according to a new study, and the gender gap is growing.

A recent study has found that 21 per cent of Grade 6 students and 16 per cent of adults in Montreal use screens on a leisurely basis for more than four hours per day.

The more teens used electronic devices, the more soft drinks and energy drinks they drank, researchers found.

Sitting indoors is much worse for children's health than getting into some scrapes outside, experts say.

Despite the majority of parents saying devices can have educational benefits for young kids, 46 per cent are concerned about their child's screen time.

The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends parents prioritize healthy habits including nutrition, face-to-face interaction and sleep over screens.

The Calgary Jewish Community Centre's Sports Dinner is raising money for programs to keep children active.

The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under 5 should get: not very much, and none at all for those under 1.