The digital generation gap has created unprecedented anxiety for parents who feel overwhelmed and powerless when trying to guide their children's online experiences. From social media and online gaming to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, many families face growing challenges in understanding online risks, fostering healthy digital habits, and maintaining open conversations about technology. While children often adapt quickly to new digital environments, parents can feel uncertain about how best to guide and support them. In response, cities are developing practical and inclusive initiatives that position families at the center of digital empowerment.

To understand how cities are cooperating with citizens to face these challenges, the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights (CC4DR) invites you to their webinar "Empowering Digital Families: How Cities Bridge the Parent-Child Technology Gap"! The webinar is open to all.

This practical session addresses this widespread parental anxiety and powerlessness many adults feel when navigating their children's digital lives. Coalition cities will showcase successful programs that equip parents with both technical knowledge and confidence to guide their families' digital experiences, from understanding social media platforms to recognizing online risks and fostering healthy digital habits. Hosted by the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights, the session explores how local governments can serve as trusted partners in bridging the parent-child technology gap, sharing successful approaches that strengthen digital literacy, build community support networks, and help create more confident, informed, and resilient digital families.

Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 17:00-18:00 CEST

Where: Online

Speakers

• Hector Dominguez, Open Data and Privacy Coordinator, City of Portland, Oregon
• Alton Grizzle, Programme Specialist in Communication and Information – Media and Information Literacy and Digital Competencies, UNESCO
• Ab Velasco, Toronto Public Library manager