We read the studies and the news so you don’t have to — and every time we say what is evidence, what we conclude from it and what you can actually do today.
How do you handle fake shops, phishing and prize claims that children may encounter in chats, games and social networks? A clear family rule helps more than a blanket ban.
· 4 min read
Parents learn how intensive gaming differs from dysregulated media use, which warning signs matter, and how they can take action.
· 4 min read
Since December 2025, under-16s in Australia may not have social media accounts. What is known, what remains open and what parents can do.
· 3 min read
Almost all 12- to 19-year-olds have a smartphone, and AI chatbots are part of everyday life. The key findings of the JIM-Studie 2025 and how to read them.
· 2 min read
Guideline values of the German medical S2k guideline for leisure screen time: where they come from and where they reach their limits
Parents learn how children and teenagers spot fake shops, phishing and fraudulent links, and which rules prevent purchase scams and protect personal data.
· 4 min read
Parents ask whether they should know their child's passwords and accounts. A clear distinction based on age, purpose and security provides guidance.
· 4 min read
Learn when sharing a smartphone's location makes sense, how to limit it, and which rules can help depending on your child's age.
· 4 min read
Console or PC for children: An overview of accounts, chats, purchases, play time and parental controls for ages 6–16.
· 4 min read
Sharing children's photos online safely: Check image details, metadata, recipients and consent, and set clear rules for each age group.
· 4 min read
Learn how to check who can contact your child, review voice chat and privacy settings, and agree on clear rules for children aged 6–12.
· 4 min read
How parents can spot cyberbullying, preserve evidence, involve schools and platforms, and support their child safely during the first hours.
· 4 min read
Set up a child’s first smartphone with privacy safeguards, clear app rules, secure payments and a shared agreement for getting started.
· 4 min read
Parents learn how to assess their teens' use of AI chatbots, agree on data privacy and boundaries, and recognize warning signs.
· 4 min read
Which rules help children aged 9 to 12 in a class WhatsApp group, and how parents can set clear boundaries.
· 4 min read
What the guideline recommends for 3- to 6-year-olds and how parents can limit tablet time, accompany it and manage it reliably in everyday life.
· 4 min read
How much screen time makes sense for children aged 0 to 18? The recommendations of the AWMF guideline, WHO and paediatricians, explained with family rules.
· 3 min read
When should a child get their own smartphone? Instead of an age limit: six questions to help you decide, with figures from the KIM-Studie and tips to start.
· 2 min read
What do USK notices such as “In-game purchases” or “Chats” mean? How to assess games, secure purchases and talk to your child about money in games.
· 2 min read
Evidence
What studies and institutions show — with a numbered source and a link to the original.
Our assessment
What we conclude from it — marked as opinion, with reasons.
Our advice
What you can actually do — by age, without panic.
Published by the team behind familydevice, a screen time app. Why we build the app is explained in the founders’ note; the guide itself recommends no products.