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Global Day of Parents 2026
Designated by the General Assembly in 2012, Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their "selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship."
Family contract for a safe use of devices
INCIBE, part of the Spanish Safer Internet Centre, has developed family agreements for the proper use of devices within the family. This useful tool supports families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.
It promotes family conversations on several hot topics for child online safety as screen time, parental controls, mobile-free zones, privacy and security options.
Time vouchers
These time vouchers are a useful tool to support families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.
It promotes responsibility and family conversations on screen time and disconnecting.
The vouchers are designed for parents and caregivers to give to young people with a specific time assigned (i.e. 30 minutes) and for a specific type of device use (videogames, social networks, movies and series).
Kids need to act responsibly, disconnecting on time and giving the voucher back to their parents.
Guide on parental controls tools
This guide provides an overview of monitoring settings available in popular apps and specialised parental control software to help parents and caregivers ensure their children's safety online.
Podcast: When a mobile phone controls a child's mood. What to do about it?
How can you tell when the online world is just fun and a source of information for a child, and when it becomes a way to escape? How do you talk with your child about their experiences online when communication has almost stopped?
Parent brochure: Dad, put your phone away!
The brochure 'Dad, put your phone away!' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 10–14 on managing smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, other guardians and caregivers of children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as parental role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.
Parent brochure: Grandma, can I play video games?
The brochure 'Grandma, can I play video games?' contains valuable tips for parents and guardians of children aged 6–10 on how to manage smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, and all other guardians, as well as caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.
Parent brochure: Mom, can I have your phone?
The brochure 'Mom, can I have your phone?' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 3–6 on managing mobile phones, tablets, and other devices in everyday family life. It is aimed not only at parents, but also at grandparents, other guardians and caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, screen-free times, child-safe devices, useful apps, age limits and photos of children online. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.
Digital leaflet "Teen Accounts: Adolescent Accounts on Social Media"
The “Teen Accounts: Adolescent Accounts on Social Media” informative leaflet explains what “teen accounts” are (for ages 13–17), how they differ from regular accounts, and what privacy and safety features they offer. It provides guidance for both teens and parents on how platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat protect young users — by controlling friend lists, limiting access to inappropriate content, and managing screen time.
Mandatory Parental Controls on Connected Devices (Effective July 2024)
The Parental Control Mandate for internet-connected devices in France requires all such devices sold in Franceto include built-in parental control features. Law of 2 March 2022, known as Studer's law and its implementing decree of 11 July 2023 thus establish new obligations for economic operators involved in the manufacture, distribution and sale of connected devices. This new requirement is part of a broader effort to safeguard minors from excessive or harmful screen time, as well as to ensure greater awareness among parents about available digital safety tools.
