Efficient Parenting II

17/06/2026

Parent Training!

Child safety online is non-negotiable.

A new Eurobarometer survey shows that too much screen time and social media can affect young people's health and wellbeing.

📱 Young people spend an average of 4.5 hours online on school days and 6.1 hours at weekends.
⚠️ 14% of teenagers spend more than 10 hours a day on screens.
💬 Nearly 1 in 3 say social media makes them feel stressed, sad or left out.
🛑 1 in 4 have seen harmful content online, including hate speech, pressure about appearance, or violent content.
🩺 9 in 10 teenagers report at least one health issue linked to screen use, such as tired eyes, headaches or trouble concentrating.

Social media can help people stay connected and informed. But these findings show that more needs to be done to protect young people online.

We are is taking action through stronger online safety rules, greater protection and assistance for minors, the new EU Age Verification App, better measures against cyberbullying, and more financial support for mental health.

Because every child deserves to be safe online.

02/06/2026

This Global Day of Parents, we celebrate parents for shaping children's learning, wellbeing, and future.

🇪🇸 'Hasta el 40 de mayo no te quites el sayo' 🇮🇹 'Non dire gatto se non ce l'hai nel sacco' 🇷🇴 'Ce ție nu-ți place, altuia nu-i face' 🇬🇷 'Μάρτης, άνοιξη καρτέρη'

Learning starts at home. Erasmus+ helps education communities collaborate to create welcoming, inclusive environments where every child can thrive.
The Pathways to School Success brief highlights how strong school-family partnerships, built on trust and open communication, can ensure every child succeeds.

Today, we thank all parents and caregivers for the contribution they bring to children's education every day.

Read more: https://link.europa.eu/XbckBt

16/01/2026

✨ EP2 is coming to an end… but its impact continues

After months of collaboration, learning and shared experiences, the EP2 project (Efficient Parenting in Times of Permacrisis) is reaching its final stage. Throughout this journey, we have created practical resources, training materials and tools to support parents, caregivers and families in challenging times — and these resources will continue beyond the project.

Because EP2 does not end here:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Support for families remains essential
💬 Parenting skills and emotional wellbeing still matter
🌍 The commitment to inclusive, resilient and supportive parenting continues

👉 All EP2 Project results are open and freely available online:
🔗 ep2project.eu

Thank you to all the families, professionals and organisations who have been part of this journey. What we have built together will continue to support families and communities, creating lasting impact. 💙

18/12/2025

🧠✨ New EU guidelines on children’s mental health and at school ✨🧠

Check out this new child-friendly version of the guidelines on mental health and wellbeing at school reflecting children's own perspectives & priorities.

This document, prepared with support from Eurochild and Learning for Wellbeing Foundation, is the result of several months of commitment and collaboration among Council members, both in person and online & consultation with 200 children.

Explore how children’s voices helped shape the guidelines that promote supportive, inclusive, and healthy school environments 👉 https://school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/discover/news/children-children-guidelines-mental-health-and-wellbeing-school

16/12/2025

As the year comes to an end, we wish all families, professionals and communities peaceful holidays and a New Year filled with care, resilience and hope. Thank you for being part of the EP2 journey.