Better Internet for Kids

The brochure 'Mom, can I have your phone?' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 3–6 on managing mobile phones, tablets, and other devices in everyday family life. It is aimed not only at parents, but also at grandparents, other guardians and caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, screen-free times, child-safe devices, useful apps, age limits and photos of children online. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

The brochure 'Grandma, can I play video games?' contains valuable tips for parents and guardians of children aged 6–10 on how to manage smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, and all other guardians, as well as caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

The brochure 'Dad, put your phone away!' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 10–14 on managing smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, other guardians and caregivers of children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as parental role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

Sexuality and sexual violence online are relevant topics for educational professionals, not least because children and young people are often subjected to sexual harassment online. This makes it all the more important to have competent professionals available to answer questions on sexual topics and educate about risks, as well as provide support in cases of sexual violence. This handbook provides support in this area.

From 19-30 May, the ninth annual Media Literacy Weeks took place, during which 473 schools and other institutions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia focused on media literacy. 

Understanding how media work — who owns them, what their interests are, and how content is created — is key to critical thinking and protection against manipulation or disinformation.

The online Guide to the World of Media for educators provides a general introduction to this environment, with a focus on the Czech media landscape. 

The audiovisual lesson, The Dark Side of AI, is based on a 10-minute video addressing risks such as deepfake calls, fraudulent videos, deepnudes, and forming relationships with AI chatbots and digital personas. 

Through expert commentary and real-life examples, the video encourages discussion about digital safety, critical thinking, and the value of real human relationships, as well as empathy and the courage to speak up when something feels wrong. 

It’s easy to forget what real relationships are made of — effort, uncertainty, and vulnerability. But what happens when your “perfect partner” is a machine? Always listens, never complains, and gives you exactly what you want… sounds ideal, right? Or is it a trap?

PPodcast guest is Nora Vlášková, M.A. is a psychotherapist specialising in relationships, infidelity, and personal crises. She originally studied law and worked in criminal justice before transitioning into psychotherapy. She now leads online courses on relationships and is a regular voice in the media. 

With so much information at our fingertips, it can be difficult to judge if what we are seeing, reading or hearing online is accurate and reliable.

The increasing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.

To discuss this, regulation, living in a new era of manipulation online, and how to navigate these challenges, Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur, joined a recent Webwise webinar.

In this advice webinar for parents, Webwise is joined by special guest Orla Twomey, CEO of the Advertising Standards Authority, who provides information on influencer marketing, the guidelines and rules, and helpful advice for parents.

The session also provides information from Webwise on algorithms and influencers, the opportunities and the challenges your child may encounter, and useful supports for parents.