Child and Media – 10 tips for parents in the digital age

How can adults guide children towards safe media use that supports their wellbeing?

Talking about media, agreeing on how to use them and using them together are ways to improve the safety of the child, increase digital wellbeing and create balance in everyday life. The supervision and presence of an adult is needed for the child to learn the skills necessary for utilising the devices, games and internet properly.

This guide for parents and educators of primary school children discusses phenomena present in digital media and provides advice on how to talk about media use in everyday life.