Better Internet for Kids

A clinical toxicologist explains that when young people use drugs or other substances, they seek pleasure but don’t consider the consequences.

"Probably the biggest challenge for every person who is neurodivergent is understanding what is happening to them. Most often, such a child or teenager feels like a white crow, a black sheep in a crowd; they feel that something is not right," says psychologist and psychotherapist Vika Aniulienė, who personally knows what attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is.

Vika is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Rokas and Toma.

"The goal is not to deny and clear the environment of gender stereotypes; they will always exist because it’s easier for people to think about the world that way. The goal is to gain immunity, to be able to recognize stereotypes and understand how they work," says sexuality education specialist Akvilė Giniota.

Akvilė is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Ugnė and Rokas.

"I was the kind of teenager who would allow myself not to come home, not inform my parents about anything. I smoked and drank, and I was proud of it," says Eglė Kislovski, founder and leader of the program for teenagers, as well as an organizer of youth and adult camps.

Eglė is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Ūla and Lukas. The full conversation covers adolescence, the influence of friends and parents, and how to find happiness.

Content creator, blogger, and traveler Ugnė (Ananaso kelionės) is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team, Gabrielė and Ugnė.
This time, the conversation is about body image, self-love, and self-acceptance. When asked if she faces any challenges on social media while trying to promote a positive body image, Ugnė replies, "Yes, a lot!"

Sometimes I wonder how life would have turned out, what I would have done, if it weren't for music," says Silvestras.
He is interviewed by members of the Children’s Line Advisory Team – Augustė and Lukas.

Original title: Un Max d'astuces pour toi - Massa tips voor jou

Do you feel like running away? Are you a victim of sexual exploitation? Do you have a problem online? 

This card explains these situations and reminds you that you are not alone.

Child Focus will always be there for you at 116 000.

We are thrilled to present the winning entry of the Safer Internet Day 2023 song writing competition – "Stay Safe Online" by our talented students from Year 5.1 at Gozo College Dun Salve Vella Nadur Primary!

"Stay Safe Online" is more than a song; it's an anthem for Safer Internet Day 2024, created and sung by the brilliant minds of Lucas Azzopardi, Raquel Caruana, Mabel Emme Cauchi, Eliza Hili, Ganni Theuma, and Gabriella Vella. 

This is an educational resource created for kindergarten and early primary school teachers to introduce the concept of online safety and digital responsibility to children aged 4–7. It uses a short, engaging story alongside age-appropriate discussion prompts to help young students understand how their online actions can affect their reputation, privacy, and safety. 

The Digital footprint lesson plan for primary school teachers is specifically tailored to guide discussions on the importance of digital responsibility with children aged 8–10. This resource is designed to help students grasp how their online actions can influence their privacy, reputation, and overall safety. The lesson plan incorporates engaging materials, including storytelling and discussion prompts, to foster critical thinking about sharing information online.