Lifelong LearningMedia Literacy

Digital Parenting: what parents need to know

19 Mar 2025, 14:00 – 15:15

Part of series: Wednesday Webinars on Digital & Media Literacy in Europe

In this session, we explored why media literacy is essential for parents to effectively guide their children in today’s digital world. We discussed strategies for helping children develop critical thinking skills, navigate the digital landscape, and prepare for future challenges in digital parenting, including emerging technologies like AI, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR). A diverse panel of experts and projects shared their approaches to digital parenting, offering insights and practical guidance for fostering media literacy at home.

Yvonne Skipper, University of Glasgow (UK) presenting Truth, Trust, and Online Safety: Supporting Young People in a Digital World

Presentation by Yvonne Skipper, University of Glasgow, Project Real

Young people are growing up in a world where misinformation spreads rapidly, and online risks are ever-present. This talk will equip parents, teachers, and practitioners with practical strategies to help young people develop critical thinking skills, recognize false information, and navigate the online world safely. By fostering open discussions and building digital resilience, we can empower the next generation to engage with the internet more confidently and responsibly.

Mariya Stoilova, Research Officer, London School of Economics (UK) presenting Screen Time, Safety, and Skills? Helping your child thrive in the digital age

Presentation by Mariya Stoilova London School of Economics (UK) Screen Time, Safety, and Skills? Helping your child thrive in the digital age

In light of recent bans on children’s social media use, this talk will explore the role of digital engagement and literacy in children’s mental health and wellbeing. Examining the evolving landscape of online risks and opportunities, it will present how to navigate the tensions between harms and benefis in ways that support children’s evolving capacities and needs.

Jeroen Herman and Karen Linten, Mediawijs (Belgium) presenting MediaNest programme

Presentation by Jeroen Herman and Karen Linten, Mediawijs (Belgium) MediaNest

Nils Rudolf, Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Multimedia-Diensteanbieter (FSM) (Germany) presenting Elternguide.online project

Presentation by Nils Rudolf Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Multimedia-Diensteanbieter (FSM) (Germany) Elternguide.online project

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