Parenting 2.0

Equipping Parents for Responsible Digital Parenting

Duration: 2 hours (With Multiple Short Sessions)

Workshop Objective

T o provide parents with essential knowledge and interactive tools to navigate digital parenting in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring their children’s online safety and rights.
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Workshop Structure

I. Welcome & Icebreaker (10 Minutes)

Facilitator Introduction: After the brief introduction of the facilitator( Salik & One Child Psychologist) and the workshop’s purpose, the workshop will begin with an Icebreaker Activity called Word Cloud Exercise.

  • We’ll be asking parents to describe their biggest concern about their child’s online activity in one word using a digital tool called Mentimeter.
  • Results will be displayed live, creating an instant connection to shared concerns.

II. Understanding the Digital Playground (20 Minutes)

Session Title: What Are Kids Doing Online?


Interactive Discussion With:

  • A rapid-fire quiz (e.g., “Which app is most popular among kids?” or “What percentage of kids use social media by age 13?”) to keep parents engaged.
  • Sharing of insights on children’s digital habits, popular apps, and emerging trends.
  • Highlighting risks and opportunities, emphasizing balance rather than fear.

III. Online Threats Simplified (20 Minutes)

Session Title: The Risks You Should Know About

Activity: Spot the Danger

  • Showing real-life scenarios or screenshots (e.g., a phishing message, oversharing on social media, or a gaming chat).
  • Parents will work in pairs to identify potential risks.
  • We’ll discuss key risks like e lafda, grooming, addiction, and meme wars. After that, practical examples and solutions for managing these risks will be shared.
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IV. Solutions for Digital Parenting (30 Minutes)

Session Title: From Risks to Resilience


Interactive Demonstration:

  • We’ll showcase a step-by-step guide to set up one critical parental control or privacy feature (e.g., restricting in-app purchases or activating time limits on devices).
  • A handout or QR code will be given for accessing detailed how-to guides later.

V. Responsible Sharenting & Online Etiquette (20 Minutes)

Session Title: Be the Digital Role Model


Interactive Game: Should You Post This?

  • Showing examples of photos or posts parents might share (e.g., a child’s report card, vacation pics, or a birthday celebration).
  • Asking parents to decide if it’s safe to post and explain their reasoning.
  • Discussing Risks of oversharing and creating a digital footprint for children and modeling respectful online behavior for kids to emulate.
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VI. Building a Family Internet Safety Plan (20 Minutes)

Session Title: Collaborative Digital Safety at Home


Activity:

  • We’ll provide a simple template for a Digital Safety Agreement.
  • Parents will brainstorm family-specific rules in small groups (e.g., screen time limits, platform usage, and reporting suspicious behavior).
  • Facilitator will share best practices and encourage parents to involve their children in setting these rules at home.

Q&A Session

Facilitator will address lingering questions or concerns.

 

Following resources will be shared during the workshop

  • QR code or printed handout with links to parental control guides, reporting online harm, and child-friendly apps.
  • Emergency contact information for online safety helplines.
  • Pledge Activity: Parents will take the “Digital Guardian Pledge” to actively ensure their children’s online safety. 
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Key features to enhance interaction and engagement

  • Real-Life Scenarios: Using relatable examples to connect with parents’ daily experiences.
  • T echnology Integration: Incorporating live polls, quizzes, and games via tools like Mentimeter or Kahoot.
  • Practical T akeaways: Providing actionable steps parents can implement immediately.
  • Collaborative Environment: Encouraging group discussions and role-play exercises to promote peer learning.

Workshop Deliverables for Participants

  • Digital Parenting Checklist: A concise list of tips and tools for managing online risks.
  • Family Internet Safety Plan T emplate: T o customize and implement at home.
  • Resource Kit: Links to apps, websites, and emergency contacts for online safety.
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This structure ensures that the one-hour workshop remains focused, highly interactive, and packed with practical value for parents.

Workshop Registration

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