Together with the East Netherlands Police, we at Dubbelgaaf took the initiative to launch the “Cyberouders” program in the municipality of Staphorst. Through “Cyberouders,” we are putting corporate social responsibility (CSR) into practice in a concrete way.
Why Cyberparents?
Children are growing up in a world where social media, online games, and other digital applications are playing an increasingly important role.
At the same time, the risks are increasing, resulting in more than 6,500 reported victims of online crime in the Netherlands.
Children are also a particularly vulnerable target group in this regard.
Research shows that parents often don’t know enough about what’s happening online and that conversations about this topic don’t happen naturally
. That’s why we’ve launched a network of “Cyber Parents” in the municipality of Staphorst. This project helps parents better guide their children
and thereby strengthen their digital resilience from an early age.
What does Cyberparents focus on?
Increasing digital resilience among children and parents;
Providing practical tips and talks to guide children online;
Themes such as cyberbullying, gaming and online crime
The Role of Dubbelgaaf within Cyberouders
As one of the initiative’s founders, Dubbelgaaf is applying its IT expertise and experience to further develop the project. We support
in its organizational and communication efforts, bring stakeholders together, and help raise awareness of the initiative. In this way, we are contributing to
—a lasting network for parents and children in the municipality of Staphorst.
Jarnick on his role at Cyberouders
Jarnick is the designated contact person at Dubbelgaaf for Cyberouders Staphorst. Parents, schools, and other interested parties can contact him with questions or to request more information about the initiative.
“At Cyberouders, I help shape the implementation, address questions, and connect people with one another. I’ve long been interested in digital safety and the less visible aspects of the internet, and these topics align well with my work in IT. I believe it’s important for parents and children to understand what’s happening online and how they can protect themselves. I want to use my technical knowledge to help them become more digitally resilient. Even outside of work, I believe it’s important to be socially engaged. Previously, I was a youth counselor at Bureau HALT, and currently I’m a first-aid volunteer in the municipality of Staphorst. On behalf of Dubbelgaaf, I’m happy to use my knowledge and commitment to promote the safety and well-being of others.”
Would you like to learn more about Cyberouders, or do you have a question? Please contact Jarnick at [email protected]
Developments within the Cyberouders Project
Cyberouders Staphorst continues to grow. There are now 23 active cyberparents, and nearly all schools have at least two
cyberparents. We are still looking for one or more additional cyberparents specifically for the Harmen Doornveld School. On October 22, the
cyberparents and other stakeholders will come together for a networking event. The evening will be dedicated to getting to know one another,
building connections, and looking ahead: what value can the network offer in the future for children, parents, and schools in Staphorst?
The growth and approach in Staphorst have not gone unnoticed outside the municipality either. Cyberouders Staphorst is the first initiative of its kind in the northeastern Netherlands, and more and more municipalities are showing interest. Municipalities in Overijssel can apply to the province for a grant to launch their own Cyberouders programs. The initiative has now also been launched at the Geert Groteschool in Zwolle.
In the timeline below, you can see which steps have already been taken as part of the project.
February–June 2026
Pilot phase at three elementary schools
The pilot phase began at De Triangel, De Levensboom, and Willem de Zwijgerschool elementary schools. Nine “cyberparents” took a master class taught by Jeremy Loman and then gave their first guest lesson to students in grades 7 or 8. A baseline survey was also conducted among parents of students in grades 5 through 8 and among students in grades 7
and/or 8.
April 1, 2026
Successful kickoff meeting
Nearly 300 parents and guardians attended the
Kickoff event on the digital world of children and young people! Led by Jojanneke van den Berge, cybercrime investigator Iris Knoops and Jeremy Loman shared their insights on online risks and how to talk about them. During a panel discussion, a cyber parent, a school principal, community police officer Jan Krul, and Jeremy Loman explained why they are involved in the initiative.
Cyber parents were also recruited for the
2026–2027 school year.
June 5, 2026
“At Home with the Mayor” Podcast
At the mayor’s invitation, Jarnick from
, Dubbelgaaf, and Dieunée from the police were guests on the “
” podcast “Thuus met de burgemeester.” There, they told
more about the initiative and invited parents who had missed the “
” meeting on April 1 to attend the second meeting. They also renewed their call for parents to sign up as Cyber Parents.
June 16, 2026
Pieter Zandt Event
At the schools’ request, a second meeting was held in the auditorium of the Pieter Zandt in Staphorst. Nearly 150 parents and guardians attended! Iris Knoops and Jeremy Loman once again shared their knowledge and experiences regarding online risks and provided tips on how to talk to children about these issues. There was also another panel discussion.
2026–2027 School Year
All schools have started!
Now that all schools have launched the CyberParents program, they share information monthly at
about current online trends and
risks, along with tips for discussing these topics at home. Throughout the school year, the Cyberparents give at least two guest lessons to 7th and/or 8th-grade classes and organize one parent evening. To prepare for the guest lessons, they attend masterclasses.
The following organizations support Cyberouders Staphorst:
Initiators:
Affiliated organizations:
Participating schools:
