Category: Articles
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We gave our children the world, but forgot to show them how to live in it
A contribution by Anja Treichel and Siphilisiwe Ndlovu, Bundeselternnetzwerk der Migrantenorganisationen für Bildung und Teilhabe (bbt), Germany, for the European Parents Association Table of Contents Introduction Specific Challenges for Immigrant Families Parentification in Immigrant Families One More Challenge – Children’s Media Use Empowering Parents Without Patronizing Families as a safe space Digital Questions Meet Forming Identities Invisible Weight: Growing Up Between Different Expectations Rhythms…
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Coping with Children’s Screen Addiction (Practical Advice for Parents)
By Elena Odysseos Iosif, president of the European Parents’ Association We are living in a time of extraordinary digital innovation and the digital age has brought about remarkable advancements. Technology offers incredible opportunities for learning, connection, and progress. It is transforming professional curricula, education, communication, and even how families interact. Never before have young people had such unprecedented access to information,…
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Understanding Non-Verbal Communication: The Language Beyond Words
By Gabriel Andrei In every conversation, much of what we convey isn’t spoken aloud. Facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice often communicate more than words themselves. This phenomenon is known as non-verbal communication, and it plays a critical role in how we express ourselves and understand others. What Is Non-Verbal Communication? Non-verbal communication…
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How to Counter Cyberbullying: A Practical Guide to Staying Safe Online
By Gabriel Andrei In today’s digital world, social media, messaging apps, and online games have become central to how we connect. But along with these opportunities comes a darker side—cyberbullying. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying can happen anytime, anywhere, often anonymously, and its effects can be long-lasting and deeply damaging. Understanding how to recognize, respond to,…
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The Dangers Children Face Online Today: What Every Parent Should Know
By Gabriel Andrei In today’s digital-first world, children are spending more time online than ever before. From education and entertainment to social interaction and gaming, the internet has become an essential part of their lives. While the internet offers countless opportunities, it also presents serious risks—especially for young users who may not yet understand how…