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The “Digital Parenting” seminar held in Esenyurt attracted great interest


On April 08, 2026, a seminar titled “Digital Parenting: Parental Guidance in the Digital World” was held at the Esenyurt Public Education Center by Assoc. Prof. Nurten ELKİN and Res. Asst. Şebnem ÇELİK UÇURAN.


The seminar addressed topics such as digital media use, digital parenting approaches, and sharenting. In addition, key principles aimed at raising awareness about potential risks in digital environments, safe internet use, and the protection of children’s privacy were emphasized.

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The event, which attracted significant participation, began with an opening speech by Assoc. Prof. Nurten Elkin, who highlighted both the opportunities offered by the digital world and the risks it entails. In her speech, it was emphasized that digital media facilitates children’s access to information, supports learning processes, and enhances opportunities for social interaction, while uncontrolled use may pose various risks for both parents and children.

Within the scope of the seminar, Res. Asst. Şebnem Çelik Uçuran drew attention to the role of parents in raising children as safe and conscious individuals in digital environments. She emphasized the importance of parents becoming familiar with the digital world within the framework of digital parenting, monitoring their children’s digital content consumption, providing guidance, and setting age-appropriate boundaries. She also noted that in the absence of adequate parental guidance, children may face risks such as cyberbullying, privacy violations, and digital addiction. Furthermore, she stressed that parents should serve as role models in the digital world and highlighted the necessity of protecting children’s privacy by addressing the long-term effects of sharing children’s content on social media.

The seminar, which received active engagement from participants, concluded with a question-and-answer session. At the end of the event, participants stated that they had gained awareness about guiding their children in the digital world.

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The “Digital Parenting” seminar held in Esenyurt attracted great interest

On April 08, 2026, a seminar titled “Digital Parenting: Parental Guidance in the Digital World” was held at the Esenyurt Public Education Center by Assoc. Prof. Nurten ELKİN and Res. Asst. Şebnem ÇELİK UÇURAN.

09 April 2026 Thursday
The Addiction Prevention Coordination Office of IGU held a workshop titled "Alcohol Addiction: Escape, Habit, and the Cycle.

In collaboration with the IGU Addiction Prevention Coordination Office and the Dean's Office of Students, a workshop titled "Alcohol Addiction: Escape, Habit, and the Cycle" was held for students on the 17th floor of Gelisim Tower.

07 April 2026 Tuesday
Green Crescent Week: Fighting Addiction Saves Lives

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurten Elkin, Coordinator for Combating Addiction at Istanbul Gelisim University, made statements regarding Green Crescent Week (1–7 March). Every year, the first week of March is celebrated as Green Crescent Week. This week is used to raise public awareness about addiction, encourage healthy lifestyle habits, and protect especially young people from harmful habits. Smoking, alcohol use, substance use, and technology addiction are among the most serious public health problems today.

09 March 2026 Monday
“Relationship and Emotional Dependencies” Workshop Held

The workshop titled “Relationship and Emotional Dependencies”, organized in collaboration with the Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Child Development, the Addiction Prevention Coordination Office, and the Dean of Students Office, was held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Gelişim Tower Student Center on the 17th floor.

06 March 2026 Friday
Green Crescent Stand Opened at IGU

As part of Green Crescent Week (1–7 March), a Green Crescent stand was set up on March 4, 2026, at the entrance area of Tower J Block on the campus of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) by the Addiction Prevention Coordination Office.

05 March 2026 Thursday
The Workshop Titled “Less Frequently Discussed New-Generation Addictions” Was Held.

In collaboration with the IGU Addiction Prevention Coordination Office and the IGU Student Dean's Office, Assoc. Prof. Nurten ELKİN conducted a workshop titled "Less Talked About New Generation Addictions" on the 17th floor of Tower.

02 March 2026 Monday
“Getting to Know YEDAM” Event Held at Istanbul Gelişim University

The “Getting to Know YEDAM” event was held through the collaboration of the Department of Child Development within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Istanbul Gelişim University and the Addiction Combat Coordination Unit.

23 December 2025 Tuesday
“Substance Addiction in Children and Adolescents” Workshop Held

The workshop titled “Healthy Development: Substance Addiction in Children and Adolescents”, organized in collaboration with the Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Development, the Addiction Prevention Coordination Unit, and the Dean of Students, was held on Thursday, 18 December 2025, on the 17th floor of the Gelişim Tower Student Center.

21 December 2025 Sunday
The Event “Being a Graduate of a Master’s Program” Held at IGU

The event titled “Being a Graduate of a Master’s Program”, organized by Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Asst. Prof. Nurten Elkin, the event comprehensively addressed the significance of master’s education in individual development and career planning.

17 December 2025 Wednesday
The Addiction Prevention Coordination Office of Istanbul Technical University (IGU) held a seminar titled "Technology Addiction and Virtual Gambling i

A seminar titled “Technology Addiction and Online Gambling in Children” was organized by the Department of Child Development at Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences in collaboration with the Addiction Prevention Coordination Unit. The seminar was held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, between 14:00 and 16:00 at the Esenyurt District Governorate Family Support Center. Within the scope of the program, topics such as technology addiction among children in the digitalized world, online gambling mechanisms, risky digital content, parental awareness, and preventive and protective practices were discussed.

12 December 2025 Friday