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Safer Internet Day promoters
Public, private organisations and civil society promote Safer Internet Day with awareness-raising events and activities, or resource launches, to help make the internet a safer and better place.
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How to help your child manage screen time
Many children and teenagers want to spend less time on their phones, but struggle to put them away. It’s hard to change habits when technology is working against you.Behind apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are large teams of developers and designers. Their job is to keep users in the apps for as long as possible so the companies can make as much money as possible. The apps are designed to make us scroll, click, and keep watching, ideally without us even noticing.
How to take control of your screen time
Many young people want to spend less time on their phones, but they find it difficult to put them away. Changing habits can be challenging, especially when technology is working against you.Why do you check your phone again and again?Your brain loves rewards, surprises, and social validation.When you get likes, notifications, or watch a new video, your brain releases dopamine, a chemical that creates a pleasant feeling and signals: “That was good.” Which is why you may feel the urge to check your phone again and again.
Lithuania rides the “digital wave” for Safer Internet Day 2026
At the heart of the celebrations was the national event Digital wave (Skaitmeninė banga in Lithuanian), which connected over 132,000 participants online and onsite, making it one of the largest digital education events organised in Lithuania.