Better Internet for Kids

This page presents the main parental control tools available across devices, platforms, and apps. 

It provides clear, step-by-step guidance on how parents can activate, customize, and manage these tools to help protect their children online. 

The information is practical, easy to follow, and designed to support families in creating a safer digital environment.

The poster with the message “Talk to your dad or your mom” is designed for young children and has a warm, friendly, and reassuring tone.

Using simple language and child-friendly illustrations, it encourages children not to keep secrets that make them feel scared, uncomfortable, or upset online. The main message is that they are not alone and can always ask for help from their parents or another trusted adult.

The goal of the poster is to promote a sense of safety, trust, and open communication.

The Youth Internet Monitor 2026 presents current data on social media use among young people in Austria.

The Austrian Safer Internet Center inquires each year: 

Which social networks do young people in Austria use? 
Which platforms are trending, which get less important? 
Are there differences between girls and boys? 

The survey was conducted in October/November 2025. 

500 young people between 11 and 17 years old were asked. 

This leaflet provides a clear and practical introduction to cryptocurrencies and what everyone should know before using or investing in them. 

It explains how cryptocurrencies work, the basic concepts behind blockchain technology, and the potential benefits and risks involved. 

The guide also highlights common scams, online fraud tactics, and important safety tips to help readers make informed and responsible financial decisions in the digital world.

This leaflet helps readers understand what phishing is and how to recognise common warning signs. 

It explains how scammers use fake emails, messages, or websites to steal personal information, passwords, or financial details. 

The guide provides simple tips for staying safe online, verifying suspicious messages, and reporting scams, empowering users to protect themselves and their data.

CitizenAI is a ready-to-use educational programme designed to introduce young people to artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on generative AI. It supports both teachers and facilitators in delivering structured, engaging sessions that build critical understanding and responsible use of AI technologies among learners aged 13 to 17. 

The programme is organised into two complementary learning pathways: 

“Click safely” is an animated awareness video developed within the MKSafeNet Safer Internet Centre in North Macedonia.

Through the story of a young girl, her friend, and a digital guide character, the resource teaches children how to stay safe online by recognising cyberbullying, avoiding suspicious links, protecting personal information, questioning fake profiles, reporting harmful behaviour, and asking trusted adults for help. 

The storyline also promotes healthier digital habits, including balanced screen time and the importance of real-life friendships and support.

In September 2025, a new edition of DigiDuck was launched. In this special issue of Donald Duck, online safety and digital skills take centre stage.

Everyone with a subscription to the weekly magazine received a copy at home, and it was also distributed to public libraries and schools across the Netherlands, accompanied by a teaching guide with practical tips for using DigiDuck in the classroom. 

DigiRallye Winter Edition by BEE SECURE is an unplugged, story-driven programme for digital education beyond screens (ages 7–12)

In a world without electricity, children rediscover the digital world... offline.

The guide provides parents and caregivers with clear information and practical steps to help them recognise online child exploitation, including warning signs that every parent should recognise. 

Its aim is to support parents and caregivers in identifying visible signs and changes in their child’s behaviour. The guide also offers practical advice on how parents and caregivers can support their children and explains where and how to report cases when a child is a victim of online abuse or exploitation.