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Summer Screen Time: 10 Tips for Healthy Digital Habits During the Holidays
As the summer holidays approach, children and teens in Malta find themselves with more free time and often, more screen time. While...
BeSmartOnline
Jun 172 min read


Ace Your Exams Without Burning Out: Smart Tech Habits for Students
Exam time can feel like a whirlwind of stress, deadlines, and pressure. While technology can be a useful tool for studying, if not...
BeSmartOnline
Jun 102 min read


Sextortion in the Age of AI: Why Every Child Needs to Know the Risks
Sextortion is not a new threat but the ways it happens today are more sophisticated, manipulative, and terrifying than ever. With the...
BeSmartOnline
Jun 33 min read


AI Companions and the Normalization of Grooming: A Wake-Up Call for Parents
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both incredible opportunities and alarming challenges, especially for...
BeSmartOnline
May 134 min read


Gaming, Grooming & Group Chats: What Professionals Need to Know About Today’s Online World
The online world that children and teenagers are growing up in is fast-paced, complex, and constantly evolving. As professionals working...
BeSmartOnline
May 63 min read


The Right to Say No: Empowering Yourself Against Pressure
In life, we often find ourselves in situations where we feel pressured to do things we are uncomfortable with—whether from friends, a...
BeSmartOnline
Apr 292 min read


Adolescence and the Internet: Empowering Families in the Digital Age
Males broken down: When algorithms feed harmful ideologies. Netflix's gripping series Adolescence has sparked vital conversations about...
BeSmartOnline
Apr 12 min read


AI-Generated Content: What Parents and Teens Should Know
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way we experience the internet. From AI-created images and videos to chatbots and deepfakes,...
BeSmartOnline
Apr 13 min read


Protecting Children from Deepfake Apps: Insights from BeSmartOnline
Deepfake nude images are frequently used as tools for revenge and exploitation. A recent article published by Times of Malta sheds light...
BeSmartOnline
Apr 11 min read


Exciting News: We’ve Been Appointed as a Trusted Flagger by the Malta Communications Authority!
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community: The Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) , through its...
BeSmartOnline
Mar 253 min read


Safer Internet Day 2025: A Month of Awareness, Action, and Achievement
Safer Internet Day 2025 has been an incredible success, marking a month filled with impactful activities, meaningful discussions, and...
BeSmartOnline
Mar 183 min read


Understanding and Addressing Child Sexual Abuse Material: A Call for Empathy and Action
Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) represents one of the gravest violations of a child's dignity and rights. It’s crucial to approach...
BeSmartOnline
Jan 213 min read


Why Language Matters: Understanding the Difference Between Child Pornography and Child Sexual Abuse Material
When addressing the exploitation of children online, the words we use carry significant weight. Two terms often encountered are “child...
BeSmartOnline
Jan 143 min read


How do we empower children to create responsible digital footprints?
Understanding digital footprints is essential, especially for children. A digital footprint is the data trail individuals leave behind...
BeSmartOnline
Jan 73 min read


AI Companions: Are They Healthy for Young Minds?
AI companions may distort young people's understanding of relationships and boundaries. Educate youth on healthy connections and risks.
BeSmartOnline
Dec 18, 20243 min read


FAQ: How Much Time Should Children Spend Online?
Parents often grapple with an essential question: "How much screen time is healthy for my child?" While time limits matter, the real...
BeSmartOnline
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Exploring the Metaverse: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Safe in Virtual Worlds
The metaverse is an exciting, immersive virtual world where users can explore digital spaces, create avatars, play games, socialize, and...
BeSmartOnline
Dec 9, 20244 min read


How Safe Is Your Child Online? A Parent’s Internet Safety Quiz
As a parent or caregiver, ensuring your children are safe while exploring the digital world is more important than ever. From social...
BeSmartOnline
Dec 2, 20244 min read


The Ultimate Online Safety Toolkit for Parents
With technology becoming an inseparable part of children's lives, parents are faced with the urgent need to equip them with the knowledge...
BeSmartOnline
Sep 23, 20242 min read


When Normal Goes Wrong
I've spent countless hours in schools and community centers, educating young minds about the complexities of the digital world. While...
BeSmartOnline
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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