Unplugged Canada

I would like to share a project I have been working on since 2023 and that I think could really resonate with the Sea to Sky community.

It’s called Unplugged Canada, a growing national movement encouraging parents, educators, and schools to delay smartphone use for kids until at least 14 years of age. With all the research coming out about the impact of early smartphone use on mental health, focus, and social development, more and more parents are looking for guidance—and we are helping them take action. 

Our mission is to educate parents about the risks of early smartphone use and inspire a collective commitment to restore a smartphone-free childhood. Through advocacy, resources, and an online pledge, we empower parents to unite and join a supportive community that prioritizes their children’s mental health. Collective effort helps everyone succeed and shift the culture.

Given Rotary’s strong network of changemakers, I would love the opportunity to share this initiative with you.  Parents, grandparents, educators, and business leaders can contribute to or benefit from this conversation.

We believe that tackling this issue requires a collective effort from society, beginning with parents and extending to leaders. A bottom-up approach led by parents, combined with a top-down strategy, creates a powerful framework for change.

Thank you!

Jenny Perez