Reclaiming Childhood: Smart strategies to manage screens with Katherine Martinko – a parent/guardian engagement event

Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) parents/guardians and staff are invited to hear from Katherine Martinko, who will focus on smart strategies to manage screens, including:

  • Guidance on when to give child a smartphone
  • How to handle social media
  • Ways to say ‘no’ and deal with the concept of ‘fear of missing out’ aka FOMO
  • How to get comfortable with giving children more independent play

The event will be hosted in two locations on two different days:

District Municipality of Muskoka

When: Monday, September 29, at 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at the TLDSB Muskoka Education Centre

City of Kawartha Lakes

When: Tuesday, September 30, at 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: In-person at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay

Come early for refreshments and appetizers, available at both locations.

Complete the Registration Form to reserve your spot. Note – space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Summer break information

Beginning the week of July 6, the TLDSB Lindsay Education Centre is open to the public Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Muskoka Education Centre is closed to the public over the break.

All school buildings will be closed to the public for the summer break beginning Monday, July 6, reopening on Tuesday, September 1.

The first day of school for both elementary and secondary students is Tuesday, September 8. Note, Kindergarten students will have a staggered start.

See more detail on the summer break 2026 information news post about available services over the summer break.