Positive Digital Parenting (PDP)

Main aim: to support parents in educating their children to engage safely and responsibly in the digital environment, while also fostering communication and trust between children and parents. Additionally, the project aims to enhance the media literacy competencies of educators and trainers in the field of adult education through non-formal education methods.

Objectives:

To provide parents with the knowledge and tools to enable safe and responsible digital engagement for their children.
To promote communication and trust between parents and children regarding digital usage.
To develop learning resources and innovative tools for educators and trainers in adult education to enhance their media literacy competencies.

Activities:

Project Management and Dissemination | January 2024– August 2025

The project was coordinated through a kick-off meeting in Lithuania on March 25, 2024, bringing together 8 participants, alongside transnational cooperation and six online meetings. Activities included financial monitoring, quality assurance, and dissemination through newsletters, social media, EPALE, and the project website. The meeting also provided an opportunity to align expectations and ensure a common understanding of the project goals.

Training in Tallinn, Estonia | May 2025

An international training was held in Tallinn, Estonia from May 23 to 27, 2025, bringing together 18 participants for an intensive programme focused on digital parenting, media literacy, and storytelling. Through interactive workshops and study visits, participants developed practical skills in creating digital content, while also strengthening international cooperation and exchanging experiences.

PDP Family Learning Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit was developed, including comics for children, interactive digital magazines for teenagers, and a pedagogical guide for parents (PDF, PPT, and audiobook). All materials are available online in multiple languages.
Positive Digital Parenting

PDP In-service Training Programme for Adult Educators | May 2025

A training programme and handbook were developed and piloted during a 5-day international training in Estonia on 23-27 May 2025 with attendance of 18 participants. The programme equipped educators with practical tools such as comics, podcasts, and family learning methods.

Local Trainings in Lithuania, Turkey and Estonia | June-August 2025

Local workshops engaged parents, educators, and community members, focusing on responsible technology use and supporting children in the digital environment. Participants explored topics such as media literacy, online safety, and the development of digital skills for both children and adults. The sessions included practical activities, discussions, and the use of project-developed materials, strengthening participants’ confidence in guiding children in the digital world and promoting more conscious and safe use of technology in everyday life.These activities were implemented through local training sessions in Turkey on 19 June 2025 with 20 participants, in Lithuania on 8 August 2025 with 15 participants, and in Estonia in June 2025 with 18 participants.

Results:

PDP FAMILY LEARNING TOOLKIT: The project will produce a toolkit containing age-appropriate learning materials for family members, promoting safe and responsible digital engagement.
Project Website: A dedicated website will be established to provide information about the project and its resources.
PDP In-service Training Programme for Adult Educators: A comprehensive training program will be developed to enhance the media literacy competencies of adult educators and trainers.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, supporting education, training, youth, and sports initiatives across Europe.