Familieshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/Familiesen-usWed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/static/blogv2/images/google.pngFamilieshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/Google.org and Highlights for Children have helped 1 million students navigate the digital world.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/highlights-be-internet-awesome/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/BeInternetAwesome_Social_BT2HFe.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google.org expanded our existing collaboration with Highlights for Children.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/highlights-be-internet-awesome/FamiliesGoogle.orgarticleGoogle.org and Highlights for Children have helped 1 million students navigate the digital world.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/highlights-be-internet-awesome/EU lawmakers must act now to ensure the continued protection of childrenhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-lawmakers-must-act-now-to-ensure-the-continued-protection-of-children/a text image card with the logos of six technology companies "Google" "LinkedIn" "Snapchat" "Microsoft" "TikTok" "Meta"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Logos.max-600x600.format-webp_XPBvXlb.webp">As technology companies, we are deeply concerned about the breakdown in EU negotiations to secure the continued protection of minors against child sexual abuse. Allowing…Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-lawmakers-must-act-now-to-ensure-the-continued-protection-of-children/Public PolicyFamiliesGoogle in EuropearticleEU lawmakers must act now to ensure the continued protection of childrenGooglehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/eu-lawmakers-must-act-now-to-ensure-the-continued-protection-of-children/A roadmap for safer generative AI for young peoplehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/growing-up-digital-age-gemini-youth/a person speaking on a stage<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/SaferAIforYouth-hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Adapted remarks from Google VP Christy Abizaid’s keynote at the "Growing Up in the Digital Age" Summit at Google Dublin.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/growing-up-digital-age-gemini-youth/FamiliesGoogle in EuropearticleA roadmap for safer generative AI for young peopleAdapted remarks from Google VP Christy Abizaid’s keynote at the "Growing Up in the Digital Age" Summit at Google Dublin.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/growing-up-digital-age-gemini-youth/Christy AbizaidVice President, Trust & Safety, Global Policy & StandardsSafer Internet Day: 5 tips for safe, effective learninghttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/safer-internet-day-26/Alt tag: An illustration of a person on a smartphone screen surrounded by icons for security, family safety, and AI settings.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/image_95.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Around the world, people of all ages — including young people — are using AI to learn. A few easy steps can help you do so more safely.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/safer-internet-day-26/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleSafer Internet Day: 5 tips for safe, effective learningGooglehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/safer-internet-day-26/Mindy BrooksVP, Product ManagementCaring for the Future: a Council of Europe expert reads “The Future Report”https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/caring-for-the-future-a-council-of-europe-expert-reads-the-future-report/A person holding a compass, heart icon, and play button in one hand, while balancing a globe, book, and dumbbell in the other.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_design_30.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">A Council of Europe expert — and Emeritus Research Fellow at Technological University Dublin — analyzes The Future Report.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/caring-for-the-future-a-council-of-europe-expert-reads-the-future-report/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleCaring for the Future: a Council of Europe expert reads “The Future Report”A Council of Europe expert — and Emeritus Research Fellow at Technological University Dublin — analyzes The Future Report.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/caring-for-the-future-a-council-of-europe-expert-reads-the-future-report/Brian O’NeillCouncil of Europe expert on digital citizenship education5 tips for peace of mind with your family’s new device this holidayhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-holiday-setup-tips/A child opens a holiday gift box revealing a blue security shield while parents stand nearby.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/FamilyLink_-_blog_header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Set up your child's new phone or tablet for a safer holiday with these quick tips for Google Family Link.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-holiday-setup-tips/Familiesarticle5 tips for peace of mind with your family’s new device this holidaySet up your child's new phone or tablet for a safer holiday with these quick tips for Google Family Link.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-holiday-setup-tips/Mindy BrooksVP, Product ManagementBuild the internet young people are asking for — instead of simply banning them from ithttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/build-the-internet-young-people-are-asking-for-instead-of-simply-banning-them-from-it/An adult and child look at a tablet together, with a thought bubble above them showing symbols of digital safety, AI, and learning.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/PNG-6_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Save the Children looks at “bans” from the perspective of those who would be most affected: young people themselves.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/build-the-internet-young-people-are-asking-for-instead-of-simply-banning-them-from-it/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleBuild the internet young people are asking for — instead of simply banning them from itSave the Children looks at “bans” from the perspective of those who would be most affected: young people themselves.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/build-the-internet-young-people-are-asking-for-instead-of-simply-banning-them-from-it/Dr. Jeffrey DeMarcoSenior Advisor, Save the ChildrenA conversation on smarter and safer age assurance for Europehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-approach-online-age-verification/An illustration shows a central Google shield with five surrounding panels, depicting different aspects of digital security, including a map of Europe, user consent, mobile protection, and biometric login.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/europe_digital_security_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google outlines a risk-based approach to age verification that protects teens online without sacrificing privacy or access for everyone.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-approach-online-age-verification/FamiliesarticleA conversation on smarter and safer age assurance for EuropeGoogle outlines a risk-based approach to age verification that protects teens online without sacrificing privacy or access for everyone.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-approach-online-age-verification/Annette Kroeber-RielVice PresidentGovernment Affairs and Public Policy for EuropeGoogle is helping girls “scout” a path to digital wellbeing.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/girl-scouts-digital-wellbeing/Image showing two Girl Scouts a leadership summit hosted by Google and Girl Scouts of the USA.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/20251104_WashingtonDC_DL_2071.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As part of our efforts to help kids develop safe and productive relationships with technology, we’re supporting Girl Scouts of the USA with the launch of the new "Be Int…Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/girl-scouts-digital-wellbeing/FamiliesGoogle.orgarticleGoogle is helping girls “scout” a path to digital wellbeing.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/girl-scouts-digital-wellbeing/What 7,000 teens in Europe told us about the future of technologyhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/future-report-teen-perspectives-europe-2025/Illustration showing 4 teens all holding devices and interacting with technology.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Europeteens_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We asked over 7,000 teens in Europe about technology. Our new report explores their views on AI, digital wellbeing, and online safety.Thu, 09 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/future-report-teen-perspectives-europe-2025/FamiliesGoogle in EuropearticleWhat 7,000 teens in Europe told us about the future of technologyWe asked over 7,000 teens in Europe about technology. Our new report explores their views on AI, digital wellbeing, and online safety.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/future-report-teen-perspectives-europe-2025/Mindy BrooksVP, Google Kids and FamiliesGoogle and Sesame Workshop are teaming up to help kids build healthy relationships with technologyhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/sesame-workshop-digital-wellbeing/Elmo and Gonger face each other over a kitchen table with books and a tablet.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Sesame_street_ss.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google and Sesame Workshop teamed up to launch new online safety resources to help children build healthy relationships with technology.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/sesame-workshop-digital-wellbeing/FamiliesGoogle.orgarticleGoogle and Sesame Workshop are teaming up to help kids build healthy relationships with technologyGoogle and Sesame Workshop teamed up to launch new online safety resources to help children build healthy relationships with technology.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/sesame-workshop-digital-wellbeing/Samantha HennesseyLead of Google.org’s Stronger Communities for the AmericasThere’s a new way to manage parental controls on Android.https://blog.google/feed/2025-new-parental-controls-android/Phone screen that shows the settings for an option to turn on Controls for this phone, with additional settings for Daily limit, App limits, Downtime, Web content filters and Manage your pin.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Ramen_dashboard_LT.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We are adding a new “Parental Controls” option inside Android Settings, where parents can find both built-in controls and Google Family Link.Protected by an easy-to-set …Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/2025-new-parental-controls-android/AndroidFamiliesarticleThere’s a new way to manage parental controls on Android.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/2025-new-parental-controls-android/3 ways teens are managing tech this summerhttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/2025-europe-teen-online-wellbeing-survey/A cartoon person stands with arms outstretched, surrounded by various icons representing different concepts.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Teen_Hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn more about our findings from surveying 7,000 teens across Europe on their digital habits.Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/2025-europe-teen-online-wellbeing-survey/Familiesarticle3 ways teens are managing tech this summerLearn more about our findings from surveying 7,000 teens across Europe on their digital habits.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/2025-europe-teen-online-wellbeing-survey/Amanda StoreySenior DirectorTrust and SafetyGoogle EMEAGoogle’s legislative proposal for keeping kids safe onlinehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/google-legislative-proposal-for-keeping-kids-safe-online/Legislation pushed by Meta would share kids' information without parental consent or rules on use; here’s a better way to protect kids.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/google-legislative-proposal-for-keeping-kids-safe-online/Public PolicyFamiliesSafety & SecurityGoogle PlayarticleGoogle’s legislative proposal for keeping kids safe onlineLegislation pushed by Meta would share kids' information without parental consent or rules on use; here’s a better way to protect kids.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/public-policy/google-legislative-proposal-for-keeping-kids-safe-online/Kareem GhanemDirectorPublic PolicyNew €10m funding to promote teen safety and wellbeing in Europehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/new-10m-funding-to-promote-teen-safety-and-wellbeing-in-europe/An illustration of three children sitting side by side on chairs, one holding a laptop, one holding a phone and one holding a tablet.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Online_security_for_kids_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">This week Google gathered experts together in Dublin at the “Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit” to discuss keeping children and young people safe online.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/new-10m-funding-to-promote-teen-safety-and-wellbeing-in-europe/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleNew €10m funding to promote teen safety and wellbeing in EuropeThis week Google gathered experts together in Dublin at the “Growing Up in the Digital Age Summit” to discuss keeping children and young people safe online.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/new-10m-funding-to-promote-teen-safety-and-wellbeing-in-europe/Mindy BrooksSenior Director, Head of Google Kids & Families and Android Consumer ExperienceGoogleNew digital protections for kids, teens and parentshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-new-built-in-protections-kids-teens/an blue box with illustrations of a check mark, a phone, and a parent and a child<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/DigitalSafeguards_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re bringing built-in protections to more kids and teens, and equipping parents with additional tools to support safer experiences.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-new-built-in-protections-kids-teens/FamiliesSafety & SecurityarticleNew digital protections for kids, teens and parentsWe’re bringing built-in protections to more kids and teens, and equipping parents with additional tools to support safer experiences.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/google-new-built-in-protections-kids-teens/Jen FitzpatrickSVPCoreGoogle Family Link brings new supervision tools for parentshttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-updates-february-2025/Collage of phones over orange and blue background showing different parental control capabilities like the amount of time a child spends on their device and that their Google Pixel 9 is unlocked with the ability to lock and set daily time limits.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Keyword-HeroImage_1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google Family Link is introducing new features that help families foster healthy digital habits.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-updates-february-2025/AndroidFamiliesarticleGoogle Family Link brings new supervision tools for parentsGoogle Family Link is introducing new features that help families foster healthy digital habits.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/family-link-updates-february-2025/Wendi RiebProduct ManagerGoogle Family LinkMeet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experiencehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/wear-os/galaxy-watch7-kids-family-link/A collection of phones and Galaxy Watch7 LTE watches showcasing the Family Link app and partner apps like Crayola, Barbie, and Marvel.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Wear_OS_Kids_Experience_Blog_He.max-600x600.format-webp_9XOVWT0.webp">Learn more about the new kid-friendly smartwatch experience from Samsung featuring Google’s Family Link.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/wear-os/galaxy-watch7-kids-family-link/FamiliesWear OSarticleMeet Samsung's kid-friendly smartwatch experienceLearn more about the new kid-friendly smartwatch experience from Samsung featuring Google’s Family Link.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/wear-os/galaxy-watch7-kids-family-link/Wendi RiebProduct ManagerGoogle Family Link4 ways parents are keeping their children safer onlinehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/4-ways-parents-are-keeping-their-children-safer-online/An illustration depicting a family (mum, dad, daughter and son) against a backdrop of a shield and security icons.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/TrustSafety_Family_Survey_Blog_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google’s Family Safety Survey reveals insights into how parents across Europe approach online safety, highlighting the need for tools, resources, and early conversations.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/4-ways-parents-are-keeping-their-children-safer-online/FamiliesSafety & Securityarticle4 ways parents are keeping their children safer onlineGoogle’s Family Safety Survey reveals insights into how parents across Europe approach online safety, highlighting the need for tools, resources, and early conversations.Googlehttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/families/4-ways-parents-are-keeping-their-children-safer-online/Amanda StoreySenior DirectorTrust and SafetyGoogle EMEAShaping a better future with AI Literacy during Europe Code Weekhttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/shaping-a-better-future-with-ai-literacy-during-europe-code-week/Girl coding in a chromebook during Europe Code Week.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/kwh_v3_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is working to empower young people during Europe Code Week.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/shaping-a-better-future-with-ai-literacy-during-europe-code-week/FamiliesGoogle in EuropearticleShaping a better future with AI Literacy during Europe Code WeekGoogle is working to empower young people during Europe Code Week.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/shaping-a-better-future-with-ai-literacy-during-europe-code-week/Matt BrittinPresidentGoogle Europe, Middle East and Africa