Navigating Kids’ Media for Parents and Teachers: The Hidden Curriculum

You’re invited to attend a free curriculum series speaker session lead by Kim Wilson, Director of The Children’s Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University. Navigating Kids’ Media for Parents and Teachers: The Hidden Curriculum will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 6 to 9 PM in the Catalyst at the Rogers Communications Centre (80 Gould Street). Join us for a night of presentation and discussion, Q&A, and complimentary refreshments!

Event Details

When: Thursday, October 23, 6 PM - 9 PM ET
6:00 PM: Doors open, snacks and chat
6:30-7:30 PM: Presentation session
7:30-8:15 PM: Breakout rooms
8:15-9:00 PM: Wrap-up with Q&A and discussion

Where: The Catalyst at 80 Gould St, Toronto (located on the second floor of the Rogers Communications Centre)

What: Young children absorb countless messages from the screens that fill their days—and many of these messages go far beyond ABCs and 123s. From subtle gender cues to assumptions about families and identities, children’s media carries powerful undercurrents that shape how kids see themselves and their world. Join TMU Children’s Media Lab Co-Director Kim Wilson, a veteran of the children’s media industry, as she reveals what’s really happening in the content young children consume most. Drawing on current research and real examples from popular platforms, this session will help you decode the hidden curriculum embedded in everyday viewing experiences. Whether you’re a parent navigating screen time or an educator supporting young learners, you’ll gain the insight needed to recognize media’s influence—the essential first step toward helping children become thoughtful, empowered viewers who can celebrate meaningful content while questioning what doesn’t serve them well.

Cost: Since this is the first session of the year, there is no cost to attend.