Better Internet for Kids

The leaflet serves as a guide for parents and caregivers who want to introduce their children to the world of new technologies in a wise and responsible way. It outlines the most common risks associated with internet use, such as cyberbullying, addiction, harmful content, or risky online challenges, and highlights good practices for supporting children in safe online activities. 

This podcast is aimed at parents and caregivers exploring what supports or undermines children’s emotional and social development, the impact of screens, and the importance of presence, eye contact, and meaningful relationships.

We Are Fearless is an original educational podcast and web series created within the Generazioni Connesse project. Hosted by Alba, a young speaker, and Cleo, an ironic yet insightful AI voice, each episode features a teenager sharing a personal challenge linked to their online life, opening space for reflection and dialogue.

The dependence on technology could take different forms, including gaming addiction and gambling disorder. It is crucial to understand the dynamics of these phenomena in order to activate adequate prevention and intervention measures.

This topic was addressed in a webinar held on December 12, 2024, organised by the Italian Safer Internet Centre Generazioni Connesse together with the association La Banda degli Onesti ETS ODV, with the participation of Telefono Donna Italia.

The seminar, held on September 26, 2024 as part of the “Back to School” day, offered an opportunity to engage students and the wider school community in a journey of exploration, reflection, and debate on the Digital Services Act (DSA), the new EU regulation designed to govern digital platforms and online services, with a particular focus on the protection and rights of young people online.

The leaflet addresses the issue of disinformation and the susceptibility of young people to online manipulation. 

It explains the differences between disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation, the mechanisms that support the spread of false content, and why youth are more likely to believe it. 

It also provides practical tips for adults (parents and caregivers, as well as teachers and educators) on how to support young people in developing critical thinking and using digital media consciously.

The International Conference "Keeping children and young people safe online" is the largest regular event in Poland concerning children's online safety. It is targeted at representatives of educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, public administration, the judiciary, and the internet sector.

The conference organisers are the Polish Safer Internet Centre (PCPSI), which is formed by the NASK National Research Institute and the Empowering Children Foundation.

The recording of the event is available in Polish and English.

An interactive online course for children aged 7–10, teaching safe and responsible internet use. 

Through six short missions (approx. 20 minutes each), children meet the Sieciaki characters and learn key principles: 

Home Screen Rules is a project created in response to the growing challenges related to screen use.
The website domowezasadyekranowe.pl provides practical tips and solutions to help families maintain balance and support everyday life with mindfulness, closeness, and moderation.

The website features:

Necio.pl is an educational project aimed at children aged 4–6, focused on safe internet use.

The Necio.pl website has been designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers and educators who want to introduce children to the online world in a conscious and safe way. It offers educational materials for both children and adults, and in the Parents section, practical tips and articles related to internet safety can be found. It is recommended that preschool-aged children use the website’s resources always under adult supervision.