Beauty craze on the internet: how can parents and caregivers protect their children
Unattainable beauty ideals are putting young people under increasing pressure. How can parents support their children in dealing with this?
Advices for parents:
Better Internet for Kids: Review of the Year 2023
The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) reviews of the year are typically released to coincide with Safer Internet Day celebrations each year.
These annual reports provide an overview of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to both protect and empower children and young people in their digital lives over the past year, when BIK has focused on making sure that young people are protected, respected, and equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the digital world.
What do you think about digital footprint?
This resource was developed by SIC Malta’s Youth Panel. The Youth Panel produced and edited this video about digital footprint. Members of the team and youth advisors participated in the video. This video was shared with all middle and secondary schools and featured in school assemblies on February 6th. Additionally, it was promoted on SIC Malta’s social media platforms to reach a broader audience.
Explainer videos on 5 helpline topics
Nowadays, many people perceive content differently than through writing and reading.
On the website of the helpline, elaborate descriptions, tips and advices on many topics was placed in order to help those that are looking for more information on their issue.
However, to be able to spread this information to those that rather watch an explainer video, we decided to start creating videos on five of our topics. This contributes to our information being more accessible to a wider range of people.
You can take at look at the layout and the videos here:
Ole targalt internetis - Be smartly online
A set of three posters with recommendations for safe and responsible use of the internet and smart devices for students aged 7-12. The posters can be used in the classroom, on one of the posters students can write mutually agreed recommendations for safe and responsible use of the Internet and/or smart devices. Posters can be downloaded and printed for use in the classroom, preferably in A3 format.
Podcast: I'm not in the chat group
The story is about what it's like to not be in the group you really want to be in. Perhaps you will find inspiration in it, how to deal with such a situation.
Práva dětí v kyberprostoru
Jedná se o vysvětlení10 práv, která děti mají v online prostředí, včetně několika kazuistik a kontaktů, kam se mohou děti obrátit v případě, kdy jsou jejich práva porušována.
Podcast: Everyone already has a cell phone, but I don't
Would you like a mobile phone and your parents won't let you have one? You are not alone. Listen how the boy in our story solved it?
Podcast: I'm invisible! Do you know how that happened?
Are your parents always on their cell phones and have you become invisible? It's time for change. Parents are not the only ones who can say what to do. You too can call a family meeting. Listen and see.
LISTEN AND SUPPORT – Guide for parents and guardians about children’s sexual education
This material is specifically addressed to parents/guardians 5-11-year-old children. It offers information on sexual education, understanding its purpose, and offers ways to support children through open and informed discussions. The material also addresses what online child sexual abuse is and how it can be prevented through e.g., educating children about safety and boundaries.
