Across Europe, parents are uniting to keep smartphones out of the hands of young children. Parents push for a smartphone-free childhood Concerns about the negative impact of smartphones on children's safety, mental health, and development have led parents to advocate for restrictions on smartphone use. In response to the rise in violent and inappropriate content accessed by children, parents in Spain successfully lobbied for a ban on smartphones in elementary schools. Similar movements are gaining traction in the UK, with parents pushing for limits on social media access for young children. The success of these movements lies in the power of collective action. By banding together, parents can effect change in their communities and challenge social norms around smartphone use. In Greystones, Ireland, parents and schools have successfully reduced smartphone usage among children by signing pledges and discouraging devices in schools. Despite bans in some schools and online safety laws, the challenge remains in monitoring what children do in their free time. Parents are emphasizing the importance of modeling appropriate online behavior and reducing their own screen time. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for parental monitoring of children's online activities and setting boundaries around screen usage. Despite the challenges, parents are committed to creating a smartphone-free childhood for their kids, reshaping social norms around technology, and safeguarding their well-being in the digital age.