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 16 and over: independence, privacy and responsibility
Guide for parents of children aged 16–18 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
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
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
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