seminars and workshops
Lectures, discussion panels & courses
Elterntalk Baden-Württemberg
The Elterntalk-project, run by the Aktion Jugendschutz Landesarbeitsstelle Baden-Württemberg, offers parents with children aged 0 to 14 the opportunity to exchange ideas on media education and everyday family life in free, flexible discussion groups. Parents' Talk sessions are moderated discussions organized by parents for parents, providing participants with a platform to share parenting experiences and knowledge.
Parents interested in participating in a Parents' Talk session, hosting a discussion group themselves, or becoming a moderator can contact the regional coordinator for the city of Karlsruhe immediately:
Svenja Stober
Regional Representative – Stadt Karlsruhe (Sozial- und Jugendbehörde, Kinderbüro / Kinder- und Jugendschutz)
Mobile: 01520 7262908
E-Mail: elterntalk∂sjb.karlsruhe.de
The project is funded by the Kinderland Baden-Württemberg Foundation and by funds from the state of Baden-Württemberg, which were approved by the state parliament.
Elterntalk in the city of Karlsruhe is coordinated by the Sachgebiet Kinder- und Jugendschutz in the city's Children's Office.
Further information on Elterntalk can be found here:
Parents' discussion group on puberty
The city of Karlsruhe offers meetings for parents of pubescent teenagers, where they can exchange ideas with other parents about the challenges of parenting in a relaxed atmosphere. There are also two competent contact persons who will lead this group. Further information can be found here. Registration can be done either by phone at 0721/133-5111 or by mail kinderbuero∂karlsruhe de.
Digital Parent Evenings with the Media Literacy Team Karlsruhe e.V.
The Media Literacy Team Karlsruhe e.V. organizes digital parent evenings on various topics related to the use of digital media. Parents can participate in these evenings free of charge and conveniently online from home.
Instructions for participation can be found here.
Media Literacy Seminars of the LFK
The Landesanstalt für Kommunikation Baden-Württemberg offers various media literacy webinars for adults. These free online events address current issues related to media education, data protection, and the responsible use of digital media. You can find all online dates and registration information here.
Parents LAN: A series of media education events on digital games
Children and young people are enthusiastic about computer games. Adults are often perplexed by the fascination that certain digital game worlds arouse. It is not uncommon for conflicts to arise over gaming behavior in everyday family or school life. The aim of this event is to provide participants with insights into young people's media worlds and to facilitate an exchange of views on media education.
Further information and notes on the event can be found here.
Child Protection Association Karlsruhe: Parenting Courses
The courses focus on the following questions: What should parents consider? How can parenting goals be implemented in everyday life? How can conflicts be resolved? Further information and an overview of dates can be found here.
Online learning opportunities
E-Learning Course: Child and Youth Media Protection
The Baden-Württemberg State Office for Youth Protection offers a free online course on child and youth media protection. The course covers key topics in child and youth media protection and media education and is aimed at educators and anyone who works with children and young people. Access to the e-learning course and further information can be found here.
Media Addiction Training for Children
The University of Tübingen has developed an online training program for parents of children aged 6 to 12 and 12 to 21 who exhibit risky media use. The training aims to empower parents to influence their children's media consumption.