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During November, we had the opportunity to host a series of workshops at the Rafa Nadal Foundation Center in Palma focused on the responsible use of technology and the prevention of behavioral addictions. This initiative, developed in collaboration with CMSS Llevant Sud, provided a space for guidance and support to families with children aged 12 and above.
Aware of the impact that screen use has on the emotional, social, and academic well-being of adolescents, we opened the center’s doors so that families from both the CFRN and Social Services could participate in three sessions led by professionals from Projecte Jove, an organization specialized in prevention and support.
A space to learn, share, and prevent
During the sessions, families explored key topics to better understand and support their children in the healthy use of technology:
- Rules, limits, and consequences in the digital environment.
- Emotional well-being and conflict resolution, especially related to screen and social media use.
- Addiction prevention, both to substances and behaviors associated with mobile devices.
The workshops proved very enriching, and families appreciated having a safe space to resolve doubts, share experiences, and gain practical tools for everyday life.
A consistent educational approach: mobile-free spaces at CFRN
Since the opening of our first center ten years ago, the Rafa Nadal Foundation has taken a firm decision: children do not use their mobile phones inside the center. Upon arrival, they hand them in and collect them when leavingación Rafa Nadal adoptamos una decisión firme: los niños y niñas no utilizan el móvil dentro del centro. Al entrar, lo entregan y lo recuperan al salir.
This measure is part of our educational model and serves several purposes:
- Encouraging children to focus on activities.
- Promoting peer interaction and positive coexistence.
- Demonstrating that it is possible to disconnect and enjoy for an hour and a half without screens.
- Preventing inappropriate use and ensuring a safe and equal space for all children.
The workshops held this month reinforce this approach and allow us to continue supporting families, building a community more aware of the role technology plays in the well-being of children and adolescents.
We will continue promoting initiatives like this, working in collaboration with local organizations and services, and striving to create opportunities that protect, support, and empower everyone who is part of our centers.