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deSHAME II Research summary leaflet
The Safer Internet Centre in Croatia, in the framework of the project "Safer Internet Centre Croatia: making the internet a good and safe place“, conducted the first systematic, international comparative study aimed at deepening the understanding of internet use, online behaviours of parents, and parental mediation of children’s online behaviours. The research was conducted with the support of the UK-based organisation Childnet International.
Educating for digital awareness between the ages of 5 and 8: educational paths for teachers and parents
The guide Educating for digital Awareness between the ages of 5 and 8: educational paths for teachers and parents is designed for both teachers and parents, as digital challenges and children's rights in the connected world are a shared responsibility of the entire community. Consistent messages are needed to help children grow into digital citizens who are aware of their rights and capable of using online technologies responsibly and critically.
Technical child protection on the internet
Although promoting media literacy among young users is the top priority, the use of technical measures on the digital devices of younger children can be helpful. The range of technical child protection measures is vast, and they typically combine various functions to keep inappropriate content away from minors. This usually involves setting usage times, filtering content, and blocking certain applications.
'Media Ukkie Days' campaign in the Netherlands
What to do when your child is in contact with a suspicious person online
What can parents do if their child is a victim of sextortion?
What is sexting and how do you talk about it with your child?
Podcast Digital Parenting
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.
“Can beauty ideals online harm my child?”
The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support.
”Check the Game”
“Check the Game” (Swe: Kolla spelet.se) is a guide to games that are popular among children and youth. The website describes how the games function and if there are risks within the games that adults need to be aware of. The guide is aimed for parents and other adults that work with children and gaming.
