Newsflash: Digitalization
European Parliament: Children should be at least 16 to access social media
In November 2025, the EU Commission adopted a recommendation to allow access to social media only from the age...read more
A positive outlook for young people
Encouraging children and young people to take meaningful action for the earth and people is particularly important now. Many...read more
How is mental health development reflected in the curriculum?
A contribution by Michaela Glöckler to the School Doctors’ Conference of the Medical Section at the Goetheanum in October 2025.An...read more
HERMMES Project from ECSWE
ELIANT and ECSWE have been continuously raising awareness for the potential harm to children and young people of excessive media...read more
Video from ARTE: Spanish Smartphone Revolt
Spanish parents are turning against the tyranny of the smartphone! Starting in the Barcelona neighbourhood of Poblenou, a group of...read more
Prof. G. Teuchert-Noodt: Video lecture and article ‘No way out of the smartphone epidemic without taking into account the findings of brain research’
A discussion is taking place worldwide about the effects of smartphones on the development of children. Insights from neurobiological research...read more
The digital dilemma
Thanks to digital developments, great opportunities are opening up for humanity. However, these can only be used safely if...read more
Growing up healthy in the world of digital media – Fact Sheet
The fact sheet “Growing Up Healthy in the World of Digital Media” is a guide for parents and caregivers,...read more
