Videotron and CIEL, working together for healthy digital habits
The content, activities, and tools featured in this guide were developed in collaboration with the Centre pour l'intelligence émotionnelle en ligne (CIEL), an organization dedicated to helping young people, families, and schools navigate today's digital realities.
Together, Videotron and CIEL provide practical resources grounded in research and real-world experiences to help you support your child in using their first cellphone safely, responsibly, and in a balanced, positive way.
Activities to do as a family
Turn ideas into action with our fun and educational activities designed to spark conversations, encourage critical thinking, and help your child develop healthy digital habits.
Let’s talk!
This activity is designed to help start a conversation between parents and children about digital habits, responsibilities, and expectations related to cellphone use. By discussing these topics together, it becomes easier to establish clear rules and develop a shared understanding of what matters most to your family.
Safety 101
Cellphones and apps include a variety of settings that can help protect privacy, limit unwanted interactions, and make online communication safer. This activity, available in French only, invites you to explore these settings with your child. The goal is not to lock and limit access to everything, but rather to help your child understand the tools available to them and develop the habits and skills needed to navigate the online world more safely and independently.
The 5 golden rules
This activity gives parents and children an opportunity to talk about their expectations and what matters most to them. By choosing their own golden rules together, families can create an agreement that reflects their unique needs and values. This collaborative approach helps build trust, encourage independence, and promote a more positive relationship with cellphone use.
Tip for parents: Present this activity as an opportunity to work as a team rather than as a list of restrictions. The goal is not to control your child, but to ensure that the phone remains a useful, enjoyable, and safe tool for everyone.
Let’s imagine...: Real-life scenarios
What if you could prepare for a difficult situation before it happens? Through a series of scenarios inspired by young people's everyday experiences, this activity encourages families to think through simple, practical solutions together for navigating the digital world safely.
Activity box
An idea box for screen-free activities
Running out of ideas when it's time to put the screens away? As a family, create a box filled with fun activity ideas that you can draw at random to get moving, be creative, explore, or simply spend time together.
The Digital Compass
The Digital Compass is an activity available in French only. It is a tool designed to spark family conversations about a variety of digital topics. You'll find a worksheet to complete with your child that can help you better understand where each family member stands in their relationship with screens and digital technology.
Pause jasette card game
Videotron and CIEL offer a free card game, available in French only, designed for all generations to spark fun and meaningful family conversations about everyone's digital habits.
Pick up a copy of the Pause jasette card game at one of the participating stores.
