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Digital parenting tips | parents and caregivers

How do you help your child use the internet, social media and screens in a safe, mindful, and healthy way?

Here you’ll find practical tips and information to help children and young people navigate the digital world. Find your child’s age group below to explore practical tips and useful links.

Information in other languages

All tips are also available in five other languages: Arabic, Portuguese, Tigrinya (Eritrean), Turkish and Ukrainian.

0-4 years

For the very youngest

For the very youngest: tips about screen use, discovering the online and offline world together, and a healthy start.

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0 – 4 years
4-12 years

Primary school children

For primary school children: tips about gaming, internet use, rules and growing up safely online.

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4 – 12 years
12+ years

Secondary school students

For secondary school students: tips about social media, independence, balance and online safety.

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12+ years

Other languages

Download the tips for all ages in Arabic, Portuguese, Tigrinya (Eritrean), Turkish or Ukrainian.
 
 
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Partners

Amsterdam is committed to creating a safe and healthy digital world for children and young people.

Digital Parenting is a joint initiative by:

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