Better Internet for Kids

This is a practical guide explaining popular emojis, slang words, abbreviations, and tone indicators commonly used by children and young people online. 

It helps parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, and professionals better understand youth digital communication, including hidden meanings, internet culture references, and potential risk signals. The resource supports safer and more informed communication in the digital environment.

This guide provides an overview of monitoring settings available in popular apps and specialised parental control software to help parents and caregivers ensure their children's safety online. 

The guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education are a practical recommendation-based document that supports schools, educators, students, and parents and caregivers in using artificial intelligence responsibly and meaningfully in the educational process. 

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. 

This episode will address:

This poster contains 10 practical tips to help children and young people use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. 

It encourages critical thinking, fact-checking, and an ethical use of AI, while highlighting the importance of protecting personal data, avoiding scams, and reporting inappropriate content. The resource supports safer, more informed, and creative use of AI in everyday learning and digital activities.

An online seminar offering teachers practical knowledge about artificial intelligence (AI), its applications in education, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use. The training emphasises critical thinking and responsible integration of AI in classrooms.

A collection of posters addressing key internet safety themes.

Topics include:

• Responsible phone use at school;
• How to react to unpleasant online situations;
• AI as a tool, not a friend;
• Digital footprints;
• Unrealistic beauty standards on social media;
• Encouraging reporting of harmful content.

The posters have been widely distributed in schools and through project channels in Lithuania.

An article explaining the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and its role in strengthening online safety. It highlights new regulations that protect minors and ensure safer online environments. The resource connects European policy with local awareness efforts. 
 

An informative resource outlining the key rights of children and young people on the internet. Topics include privacy, freedom of expression, and the right to protection from harmful content. The resource has been designed to empower youth and raise awareness of digital citizenship. 
 

The year 2024 has been characterised by changing communication patterns and limited opportunities to reach out to children and young people with information. It has also been a year in which ECPAT Sweden has seen increased complexity in the cases it handles, both within support activities and the hotline.

Learn more about this work in ECPAT Sweden's annual activity report for 2024 (published in Swedish).