In this episode of Confessions of a CyberPsychologist, I speak with Dr Jessica Piotrowski, Professor and Chair of Communication in the Digital Society at the University of Amsterdam. We explore how young people can be empowered with digital competence rather than constrained by control, and what it truly means to be pro-children in a digital world. Jessica shares insights from her research, her work advising tech companies, and the importance of bringing academic knowledge into the public domain. Together, we unpack the nuanced science behind children’s media use and the future of digital technology for younger generations.