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Is it okay to share photos of my child online?
Podcast: the online world doesn’t just influence kids, it re-shapes them
How many times a day do kids look at a screen? And what if the online world doesn’t just entertain them, but actually changes who they are? In this episode, we dive into the impact of the digital environment on children and teens, from social media algorithms and beauty culture to exposure to sexual content online, and the effects on their self-image, relationships, and boundaries.
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Podcast: When a mobile phone controls a child's mood. What to do about it?
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?
Online safety advent calendar: 24 prevention tips to protect children online
Parent brochure: Dad, put your phone away!
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.
Parent brochure: Mom, can I have your phone?
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.
Parent-teacher meeting materials on screen use
The Media Council for Children and Young People has developed a new material for parent-teacher meetings in elementary schools (1th-3th grade) in Denmark. The material focuses on screen use and agreements between parents in school classes.
Digital Child Protection Strategy of Hungary (DGYS)
The Digital Child Protection Strategy of Hungary outlines a comprehensive approach to safeguarding children in the digital space. This strategy, a component of Hungary’s broader Digital Success Programme, was developed in response to emerging risks and the increasing role of the internet in children’s lives. As children are now active participants in the digital world, the strategy emphasises the need for them to be knowledgeable and aware of their online interactions.
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.
Podcast: “Influencers – how they affect our children”
Why do children and young people follow influencers online and how can this affect them? Influencers have become an important part of children’s lives and in this podcast episode a researcher from The Swedish Agency for the Media shares new knowledge from an interview study with children and young people regarding influencers. The important role for parents to guide their children around influencers, and how this can be done, is also covered in this episode. The podcast series is called “Our children and the internet” and is produced by the Swedish Internet Foundation.
