Better Internet for Kids

The report, It helps, but it is not enough (Det hjälper men det räcker inte), presents analyses of the relationship between online victimisation among Swedish children aged 13–18 and their guardians' financial situation, educational level, and country of origin.

This report, Children and young people's online strategies (Barns och ungas strategier online), examines how children and young people reason about their use of digital and social media, with a particular focus on how they navigate digital risks. The report was produced within the framework of the EU-funded project Safer Internet Centre Sweden.

An accompanying literature review is also available. The review provides an overview of how research conducted over the past five years has identified and examined the different strategies children may apply when encountering digital risks.

Algorithms, filter bubbles and echo chambers (Algoritmer, filterbubblor och ekokammare) is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet explores algorithms, filter bubbles and echo chambers, and how they influence the content children and young people see online.

Artificial Intelligence – AI (Artificiell intelligens - AI) is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet introduces artificial intelligence, commonly known as AI, and its growing role in children’s everyday digital experiences.

A child’s first mobile phone (Barnets första mobil) is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet discusses a child’s first mobile phone and what adults may need to consider before introducing one.

Disturbing images in social media and games (Obehagliga bilder i sociala medier och spel)  is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet addresses disturbing images and harmful content that children may encounter in social media and online games.

Disturbing images in social media and games (Obehagliga bilder i sociala medier och spel) is part of the “Life Online” fact sheet series that provides parents, teachers and other professionals with practical knowledge about children’s digital lives. Each fact sheet focuses on a specific topic and explains it in a simple and accessible way. This fact sheet addresses disturbing images and harmful content that children may encounter in social media and online games.

The report Popular online platforms, harmful experiences and attitudes to safety measures among Swedish children and young people examines how children and teenagers in Sweden use digital media and experience online risks.

Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram are the most widely used platforms, though usage varies by age and gender. Harmful experiences online are common, especially exposure to disturbing images, bullying and harassment. Older teenagers report more disturbing content, while bullying is most common among 13–16 year-olds.

Not every online offer is as good as it seems. The poster highlights the most common pitfalls of online shopping and provides adolescents (aged 13 to 18) with simple tips for staying safe while shopping. It is intended for distribution through public libraries, youth centres, and schools. An adapted version of the poster is also available online as a PDF and can be downloaded easily and free of charge.

Children love stickers, which is why we have once again prepared Sejfko stickers with useful tips for safer use of the internet and digital devices. Sejfko stickers have been part of SAFE.SI materials for many years. In 2026, they were refreshed with a redesigned look and updated advice adapted to today’s online habits of children.