Better Internet for Kids

The brochure “Screen-free from zero to three!” contains ten tips for parents and guardians of children between the ages of 0 and 3 on how to deal with smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is available in German, English, Turkish, Arabic and Farsi.

AI is already shaping the way children and young people grow up and is an integral part of everyday family life - from everyday decisions to school issues and emotional topics. Parents and caregivers are therefore faced with the challenge of accompanying their children in a world increasingly characterised by artificial proximity.

These time vouchers are a useful tool to support families in their mediation for a safer and responsible use of the internet by their children and teenagers.

It promotes responsibility and family conversations on screen time and disconnecting.

The vouchers are designed for parents and caregivers to give to young people with a specific time assigned (i.e. 30 minutes) and for a specific type of device use (videogames, social networks, movies and series). 

Kids need to act responsibly, disconnecting on time and giving the voucher back to their parents.

How can you tell when the online world is just fun and a source of information for a child, and when it becomes a way to escape? How do you talk with your child about their experiences online when communication has almost stopped?

A video resource for parents on what to do if a child falls victim to a scam. It provides recommendations on how to prevent such a situation, what to do if it has happened, and where to get advice and help. Direct communication with the child, joint activities and a trusting relationship are important so that the child has the courage to ask for advice and help in case of questions and concerns.
 

The brochure 'Dad, put your phone away!' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 10–14 on managing smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, other guardians and caregivers of children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as parental role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

The brochure 'Grandma, can I play video games?' contains valuable tips for parents and guardians of children aged 6–10 on how to manage smartphones, tablets and other devices in everyday family life. It is intended for parents, grandparents, and all other guardians, as well as caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, child-safe devices, screen time, online privacy, and dealing with online dangers and fake news. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

The brochure 'Mom, can I have your phone?' offers valuable advice to parents and guardians of children aged 3–6 on managing mobile phones, tablets, and other devices in everyday family life. It is aimed not only at parents, but also at grandparents, other guardians and caregivers for children in foster care. It provides concise, accessible information on topics such as role modelling, screen-free times, child-safe devices, useful apps, age limits and photos of children online. An overview of support and counselling services is also provided.

Get ready for a cybersecure back-to-school!

The return to school for the younger students is an opportunity to commit to adopting good habits and instilling in them the proper use of technology both inside and outside the classroom. Families and educators return to the routine with them, and it is in their hands to teach and provide them with proper digital education.