Expert Webinar: How to Safeguard Your Child's Online Safety and Media Use
Struggling with your child's screen time or social media use? Join a free webinar on March 17 with youth expert Dr. Ina Koning, who will share science-backed tips to help parents navigate digital risks and foster healthy media habits for their children.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Free webinar: 'Parenting and Digital Media' |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 19:00–20:00 |
| Expert Speaker | Dr. Ina Koning, youth and media expert |
| Topic | Benefits and risks of digital media for children; parental guidance |
| Research Participation | Parents of secondary school children can join a study on substance use |
| Guideline Reference | 'Healthy Screen Use for Parents' |
The Dutch government and affiliated research institutions frequently organize public webinars and publish guidelines to support parents in addressing societal challenges, such as digital media use among youth. These initiatives aim to translate scientific insights into practical advice for families.
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Free Webinar: 'Parenting and Digital Media'
Media use among young people is increasingly making headlines. Should there be a smartphone ban and a social media ban? How addictive are social media platforms, really?
What can parents do to ensure their child stays safe online? During this webinar on media parenting on Tuesday, 17 March from 19:00 to 20:00, youth and media expert Dr. Ina Koning will share the latest scientific insights on the benefits and risks of media for your children. But above all, she will provide advice on how you, as a parent, can best manage your children’s media use. Ina is one of the authors of the guideline 'Healthy Screen Use for Parents,' which was published last summer.
Participate in the research!
Additionally, Ina Koning and her colleagues are conducting research on substance use among young people and the role of parents in this. Many parents/caregivers have questions about (preventing) substance use (smoking, vaping, drinking, and drug use) among young people and how to address it. Do you have a child in secondary school?