Staphorst launches Cyber Parents network to boost children's digital safety
Parents in Staphorst can now join the Cyberouders network to better understand their children’s online world. The initiative offers tools to tackle cyberbullying, online crime, and gaming risks, helping families navigate digital challenges together.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Cyberouders (Cyber Parents) network |
| Location | Staphorst, Rouveen (Esdoornlaan 3) |
| Kick-off meeting | April 1, 2026, 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM) |
| Organizers | Municipality, police, BIND foundation, Dubbelgaaf ICT, 10 primary schools |
| Focus | Digital resilience, cyberbullying, online crime, gaming |
| Target audience | Parents, grandparents, professionals |
| Registration | Link |
| Contact | jelly.knoll@politie.nl, dieunee.knoll@politie.nl |
The municipality of Staphorst plays a coordinating role in local safety initiatives, including digital safety for youth. By partnering with schools, police, and community organizations, it aims to address gaps in parental awareness and support for children’s online activities.
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Do you know your child’s online world?
A new initiative in the municipality of Staphorst is the Cyberouders (Cyber Parents) network. The municipality, police, youth workers from BIND foundation, ICT company Dubbelgaaf, and ten primary schools are collaborating on digital safety. The Cyberouders network focuses on strengthening children’s digital resilience and supports parents in raising children in an increasingly digital world. The kick-off meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 1, at 7:00 PM in Rouveen, Esdoornlaan 3. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
Digital safety is a key priority in the municipality. Children grow up in a world where online and offline life blend together, yet parents often lack insight into what happens online. The Cyberouders network helps parents with practical tools and encourages conversations about topics such as cyberbullying, online crime, and gaming.
Mayor Jan ten Kate: “The Cyberouders network is a valuable initiative that can make a real difference for many children. When should you intervene as a parent or teacher? Adults often still think in terms of online versus offline, but children don’t. For them, it’s one world of staying in touch with friends, learning, and playing games. But there’s also a downside. That’s why it’s so important for parents to be able to act quickly to prevent situations like bullying or abuse.”
The meeting on Wednesday, April 1, marks the official launch. Attendees will gain insight into children’s online world and receive practical tips from, among others, police officers and Jeremy Loman, an expert in children’s digital safety. The event is open to parents, grandparents, and professionals.
Those who sign up as a Cyberouder (Cyber Parent) during this evening will then work with the schools in Staphorst. For example, they may become the go-to contact for parents on digital matters or give a few guest lessons per year to the children.
For questions, you can contact jelly.knoll@politie.nl or dieunee.knoll@politie.nl. If you can’t attend this evening but would still like to become a Cyberouder, email one of these police officers.