Workshop on Managing Children's Use of Cyberspace Held in Saqqez

SANANDAJ – A training workshop on managing children's use of smartphones and cyberspace, aimed at raising family awareness and offering parenting solutions, was held at the Shahid Amini Public Library in Saqqez.

Sanandaj- An educational workshop on managing children's use of smartphones and virtual space with the aim of increasing the awareness of families and providing educational solutions was held at Shahid Amini Public Library in Saqqez.

According to Mehr reporter, the increase in children's use of digital tools and the need to manage their presence in cyberspace was the focus of the educational workshop "Psychotherapy of children dependent on phones, tablets and cyberspace" on Thursday evening, which was held by Helale Karimi at Shahid Amini Public Library in Saqqez.

This workshop was held with the aim of informing families about the consequences of children's excessive use of digital tools and familiarizing them with the proper management methods of children's media consumption.

In this educational meeting, the effect of excessive use of smartphones, tablets and virtual space on children's mental health, concentration, sleep quality and social relationships was investigated.

It was also emphasized on the need for parents to pay attention to their children's media consumption pattern and consciously monitor the duration of their use of digital tools; A topic that, along with paying attention to the age needs of children, can help to form healthy habits in the use of technology.

strengthen family connection; A solution for managing virtual space

In this workshop, Helale Karimi presented solutions for managing children's use of phones and cyberspace, among which we can mention strengthening the emotional connection between parents and children, allocating enough time for conversation and family interaction, and setting limits appropriate to the child's age.

Providing the opportunity for children to participate in alternative activities such as group games, reading books, painting and creative activities was also one of the other topics discussed in this meeting.

Based on the topics discussed in the workshop, creating a balance between the use of technology and participation in individual and social activities can help strengthen communication skills, foster creativity and form healthy habits in children.

This workshop was held in line with the cultural and educational role of public libraries and strengthening parenting skills.

In addition to promoting the reading culture, by holding meetings and educational programs, public libraries can raise the awareness of parents about the educational needs of children and adolescents and support their healthy growth.