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How to help your child manage screen time
When children and young people struggle to put their phone away, it doesn’t necessarily mean they lack self-control; it’s more about technology that is deliberately designed to capture and hold their attention. Here are tips on how you, as a parent or caregiver, can help your child spend less time on social media.
How can I tell if an app or game is appropriate for my child?
The Belgian Safer Internet Centre shares practical tips on how, as a parent or caregiver, you can help your child choose safe and fun apps and games they can use on their devices.
Is it okay to share photos of my child online?
Many parents and caregivers use social media themselves, for example to share important or fun moments from their lives – and of course, that involves their children. However, it is important to always keep your child’s privacy in mind when sharing information on the internet.
My child gets angry when they have to stop gaming. What can I do?
Gaming is a favorite pastime for many children and teenagers, but unfortunately also a common source of conflict. Gaming has many fun features that appeal to kids, but videogames are also designed to keep your child’s attention for as long as possible. So, it’s understandable that stopping isn’t easy - especially when you’re in the middle of a game!
Celebrate Safer Internet Day throughout February
The Safer Internet Day campaign's day of global celebration took place on 10 February 2026! This global initiative brings together organisations, companies, schools, families, and communities to promote a safer, more positive online experience for everyone. Celebrated in over 160 countries worldwide, this year marks the 23rd edition, under the theme ‘Together for a better internet.’
Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025
2025 was another landmark year for Better Internet for Kids (BIK), marked by strong policy momentum, deepened youth participation, and sustained efforts across Europe and beyond to create safer, more empowering online environments for children and young people.
Can children and young people use artificial intelligence (AI)?
The Belgian Safer Internet Centre shares tips on how to support young people in discovering AI - it is important not to avoid it, but to get to know it and use it properly.
The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre helps teachers keep students safe online
The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre had the opportunity to contribute to the DSA for YOUth webinar “The DSA goes to school: how teachers can help keep students safe online” that took place on 30 October 2025, and to present a glimpse of the work in the field.
MAX-Box: new prevention tool to empower children and teens
Every year, Child Focus observes an increase in cases related to disappearances and sexual exploitation of minors. In 2024, the organisation opened an average of five new runaway cases per day. These are five young people sending a strong signal that something is wrong in their lives. On the occasion of mental health week, Child Focus introduced a new prevention tool: the MAX-Box.
Macedonia reaches milestone in child protection: child helpline number 116 111 assigned to AloBushavko Helpline by Megjashi
A significant step forward for child protection in Macedonia occurred as the first children’s embassy in the world (Megjashi) has officially received the decision from the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) to operate the European child helpline number 116 111 for the first time in the country. Technical implementation is now underway.
