Better Internet for Kids

The rise of digital media has turned our love and sex lives upside down. While we used to send each other love letters and red roses, today we prefer to do sexting to show our feelings. But what exactly is sexting? Why is it booming among young people? And doesn't sending spicy photos carry all kinds of risks?

Target group: young people (13-18 years)

The EDUbox Sexting guides students through the world of digital flirting and explains that sometimes things can also go wrong.

The EDUbox Sexting consists of 5 parts:

Why do children and young people follow influencers online and how can this affect them? Influencers have become an important part of children’s lives and in this podcast episode a researcher from The Swedish Agency for the Media shares new knowledge from an interview study with children and young people regarding influencers. The important role for parents to guide their children around influencers, and how this can be done, is also covered in this episode. The podcast series is called “Our children and the internet” and is produced by the Swedish Internet Foundation. 

Child Focus has developed a practical and engaging lesson package designed to introduce young people to CyberSquad, an online platform where they can find help and support for online challenges. This workshop empowers students to explore CyberSquad while fostering empathy, solidarity, and problem-solving skills.

The Digital Parenting podcast provides parents with insights and practical tips on managing their children's digital media use. In each episode, a parent and an expert in media education discuss topics such as screen time, online safety, social media, and gaming. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of growing up in a digital world. Each episode concludes with three actionable tips for parents to implement right away.

The podcast is available on SPotify (see URL), but also on Apple Podcasts and Pocket Casts.

Research shows that children and young people that spend a lot of time on social media are more often dissatisfied with their bodies than others. Comparisons and exposure to unrealistic body ideals is one part of it, and algorithms and “rabbit holes” is another. In this podcast episode of the Swedish podcast “Ätstörningspodden” (The eating disorder podcast) these issues, and how adults can help children navigate in this, are examined with an analyst from The Swedish Agency for the Media.

"En fait, c'est ok!" is the translation of Sensoa's ‘flag system' applied to online relationships and sexuality.

This tool teaches you how to react thoughtfully to sexual relationships and behavior online. You'll learn how to evaluate situations and give them a flag based on six criteria. For each situation, we propose a pedagogical response that translates into an appropriate reaction.

Burnout is a state where you feel completely exhausted and have lost your energy, motivation, and interest in activities you used to enjoy or simply need to do. It can happen to both children and adults, often due to too much activity or prolonged stress.

Watch the video created by Deimantė Kiaušinytė and think about whether you feel this way too?

Watch the video created by Deimantė Kiaušinytė and think about whether you feel the same way?

It’s also natural that sometimes a person may want to change or eliminate something about their appearance. The problems arise when you start thinking that it’s necessary to be thinner or to achieve certain body shapes to feel enough for yourself and others, and begin to diet, restrict food, or otherwise excessively focus on your appearance. Such behaviour can lead to or be caused by eating disorders.
The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating.

Anxiety is a natural and necessary feeling that protects us from certain dangers, almost like a warning about possible events, preparing us to respond more cautiously and attentively.
However, sometimes anxiety can be very intense and overwhelming, and it starts interfering with your daily activities. If you feel anxious or have questions or doubts about intense, overwhelming emotions – you can reach out to the Children’s Line and share how you’re feeling. Feelings become easier to manage when you talk about them.