Better Internet for Kids

Dangerous social media trends have become more common among young people, and parents often feel that they are alone. The service warns about dangerous social trends that are gaining visibility. The site also provides information on what harmful and online challenges are and how to talk about them with your child.

Stop, think and talk - dangerous social challenges is a learning material aimed at 7th-9th grades and as a theme for youth work. 

The assignments encourage you to think about safe social media use and how to act if you encounter a harmful or dangerous social media challenge. The material is digital cards, from which you can choose either all, or part, according to the schedule.

This report describes the media education provided to young people by The Mannerheim League For Child Welfare in 2023, youth participation and their activities in digital environments. The main channels of MLL media education for young people are YouthNet (Nuortennetti.fi) and the social media sites of YouthNet, lessons given in schools, workshops and media surveys. We met 7 113 children and young people in our media education lessons. We discussed topics such as online bullying, balanced media use, gaming, digital friendship skills and respectful encounters.

The invitation to participate in this competition is extended to children and teachers who have engaged in our plan to conduct activities promoting safety principles online.

Our theme, "Adolescents' wellbeing in the digital world", addresses the crucial need to prioritize digital wellbeing among young individuals and explores how they choose to cultivate and maintain it amidst persisting online risks.

The aim of this guide is to provide teachers, adults working with children and young people with easily understandable theoretical resources and practical application recommendations within educational activities, without the need for advanced technologies. In addition to statistical information resulting from sociological research conducted by Save the Children Organization at national level, the material presents important arguments regarding responsible Internet use by children.

To counteract excessive device usage, "Discovering joy offline" provides children with a diverse range of captivating and interactive alternatives to spend their summer vacation. Outdoor camps, creative workshops, and involvement in volunteer or community activities are just a few of the options available to allow children to develop physically, intellectually, and emotionally outside the digital environment.

This guide is addressed to parents who wish to improve their skills, knowledge, and parenting behaviors to facilitate a healthy and functional relationship with their children.

This study investigates the usage of social networks by children and adolescents, focusing on individuals aged 8 to 17. Through an online survey, the research aims to explore various aspects of social media use among young people, including frequency of use, types of platforms utilized, duration of engagement, and perceived benefits and risks. By examining these factors, the study seeks to provide valuable insights into the digital behavior of children and adolescents in today's interconnected world, shedding light on the potential implications for their well-being and development.

This study delves into parents' perceptions regarding the internet usage of children and adolescents. It explores topics such as parental supervision, communication with children about internet safety, perceived benefits and risks of online engagement, and challenges faced by parents in managing their children's digital behavior. By gaining insights into parents' perspectives, the study aims to provide valuable information for developing effective strategies to promote safe and responsible internet use among young people.

The guide for teachers "The role of critical thinking in combating online disinformation!" has two objectives:

•    Facilitating the participation of the entire student group in debates and practical activities to discover the importance of critical thinking in the digital age;
•    Educating students to identify fake and false news, manage their emotions, and know how to react when encountering such content on the internet.