Get involved

This movement is built by parents like you. You don’t need to be an expert or have lots of time-just a few simple steps can help shift the culture at your school, grow your Parent Pact numbers, and be part of something bigger happening across Slovenia.

This movement grows one conversation at a time-and it starts with people like you!

What You Can Do

1. Connect with Other Parents
   • Post a short message in your class parent group (WhatsApp/Viber):
     “I just signed the Parent Pact for a Smartphone-Free Childhood. Has anyone else signed? Would anyone like to create a small support group for our class?”
   • Small conversations often grow into supportive groups.
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2. Expand Connections
   • Work with your Parent Council or class representatives to form a school-wide group, e.g.:
     "Smartphone-Free Childhood – Trnovo Primary School"
   • Parents from different classes can share ideas and support each other.
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3. Share and Host
   • Introduce the initiative to your headteacher or parent council.
   • Host a quick info session or presentation.
   • Share the Parent Pact through your own networks.
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4. Track Progress
   • See how many families have signed at your school: [link]
   • If your school creates a parent group, let us know at [email] so others can join.
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5. Stay Informed
   • Sign up for our newsletter for updates on the national and international movement, tips and tools, real parent stories, and events.
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Starting the Conversation in Your Class Group

Wondering how to bring up Smartphone-Free Childhood in your class WhatsApp group without friction? A gentle, non-judgmental message can open the door to real connection.

Tips:

• Speak from your own experience
• Be inclusive-invite, don’t judge
• Keep it light-no long articles, no heavy facts
• Offer a next step-suggest a casual coffee or small group
• Even one ally matters-one or two parents can make a huge difference

Example Message (copy-paste friendly):

Hi everyone - I wanted to share something that’s been on my mind lately. I’ve been thinking a lot about smartphones and how best to navigate them as [X] gets older.

I recently came across a parent-led movement called Smartphone-Free Childhood that’s growing in Slovenia-supporting each other to delay smartphones for our kids and take the pressure off doing it alone.

It feels like something lots of us aren't sure how to navigate but maybe haven’t talked about yet. Would anyone be up for meeting for a coffee or starting a small WhatsApp group to chat more?

No pressure either way-just thought I’d see if others are wondering about this too!

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