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Children between the ages of 6 and 10 are increasingly developing their own interest in digital media. Whether it's watching TV together, immersing themselves in exciting computer games or even getting their first cell phone - media is becoming increasingly important at this stage of life. But how much screen time is still acceptable? And when does it make sense to have your own cell phone? The balance between fascination and responsibility is not always easy to find. As a parent, you are faced with the task of balancing your child's media use while at the same time paying attention to potential dangers such as media addiction and cybergrooming. Targeted media education is the key to teaching your child how to use digital content safely. So that your child learns early on how to use their cell phone and other digital devices responsibly. As a parent, you can help your child develop a healthy and reflective relationship with media that encourages fun and exploration, but also protects them from potential dangers. Here you will find valuable tips and information to help you guide your child through this important development phase. Read how you can set rules for media use together and how you can support your child in using digital media sensibly and safely.

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Digital media is becoming increasingly important for children aged between 10 and 16 as they get older. They communicate via social networks such as Instagram and TikTok, get information online and follow the content of influencers. However, intensive media use also harbors dangers: Media addiction and cybergrooming are risks that children can come into contact with. In addition, unrealistic ideals of beauty propagated on social media can have a negative impact on self-image and mental health. As parents, you have the important task of supporting your child in this sensitive phase of life and helping them to develop a healthy approach to media. Comprehensive media education is particularly important in this age group. It enables you to empower your child to critically scrutinize digital content and protect themselves from the dangers of the digital world. In this focus topic, you will find practical tips and valuable suggestions on how you can guide your child through this exciting but also challenging phase of life. You will learn how to develop strategies together to positively shape your child's media use and strengthen their media skills .

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Even the youngest children experience digital media - whether it's listening to nursery rhymes, looking at family photos on their smartphone or watching a video with older siblings. But how much screen time is actually appropriate for children between the ages of 1 and 3 - and what content is really age-appropriate? At this age, children primarily want to discover, play and feel safe in their own little world. Digital media can play a complementary role here - but only if they are consciously selected, used together and integrated into everyday life in good measure. Many parents are unsure how to organize their child's first contact with media. On this topic page, you will find answers to key questions, practical tips and ideas for everyday life that will help you to guide your toddler's media use well.Find out here how you can introduce your child to media step by step, what significance your own media use has and how you can integrate digital content in an age-appropriate, mindful and family-friendly way - for a healthy start to the media world.

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