Fake shops and phishing: How to protect your children from online fraud
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
Teenagers aged 12 to 16: social media, gaming and self-regulation
Guide for parents of children aged 12–16 years: screen time recommendation, suitable rules and posts on social media, gaming and safety.
My child's password: should parents know it?
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
Media addiction in adolescents: What studies show about risky use, and what they do not
Parents learn how intensive gaming differs from dysregulated media use, which warning signs matter, and how they can take action.
· 4 min read
Sharing a child's location: When parents should set clear rules
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: Parental controls at a glance
Console or PC for children: An overview of accounts, chats, purchases, play time and parental controls for ages 6–16.
· 4 min read
Cyberbullying: How to spot it and what helps in the first 48 hours
How parents can spot cyberbullying, preserve evidence, involve schools and platforms, and support their child safely during the first hours.
· 4 min read
AI chatbots as conversation partners: What parents should know about “AI friends”
Parents learn how to assess their teens' use of AI chatbots, agree on data privacy and boundaries, and recognize warning signs.
· 4 min read
Social media only from 16: what Australia’s law shows and what it means for us
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
Screen time by age: what experts recommend and what it means in everyday life
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
In-app purchases and loot boxes: what the USK notices mean and how to limit costs
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
JIM-Studie 2025: how teenagers use smartphones, social media and AI
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
Does social media make teenagers ill? What research says and what it doesn’t
How robust is the link between social media and teenagers’ mental health? The state of research, explained clearly for parents.
· 3 min read