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Are you new in Norway? Tips on children’s media use.
Kids and Media
Kids and Media, created by stiftelsen «Barnevakten», provides guidance to help families navigate the digital world safely. Some of our resources are accessible in several languages trough the Google Translate option. Our vision is that children and youth will use media with safety and mindfulness.
Guide for parents
Parental Controls for Mobiles, Apps, Consoles, and PCs
Discover how to safeguard your children by setting up mobile phones, tablets, routers, gaming consoles, computers, games, and apps.
Some important advice on kids’ security online
Mobile phones, computers, apps, and games can contain a lot of information that children should keep safe and private. Fortunately, there are smart ways to protect them from fraud and crime. Here, you can read the facts and advice on this topic.
Conversation questions (children)
The Norwegian foundation "Barnevakten" organizes meetings between parents and children at schools. In these meetings, participants are encouraged to discuss important topics. Here are some questions for the conversation:
Conversation questions (teenagers)
The Norwegian foundation «Barnevakten» organizes meetings between parents and teenagers at schools. In these meetings, participants are encouraged to discuss important topics. Here are some questions for the conversation:
Do children have their own digital rights?
A greater part of Europe has obtained better digital rights in recent years, for example through the GDPR. Children are specially mentioned in the rules. However, in schools, parents are kept at arm’s length digital distance.
A checklist when your child starts using social media
Use this checklist when children are going out on social media. As they get older, teach them to be conscious and take responsibility for privacy on their own.
Videos
Screen time – Ukranian
Screen time – Bangla
Screen time – Arabic
Screen time – English
Reviews
REVIEW: FORTNITE
REVIEW: Fortnite is a social gaming platform that provides access to many different types of games. Be aware of chat features, spending, and parental settings.
Snapchat Review
Snapchat makes it easy to communicate with friends and groups with photos, text, and videos that “disappear” after viewing. In addition, you can watch videos and content from all over the world. Here we have provided some good advice and useful settings for the app.
Minecraft: Game guide for parents and teachers
Super-creative building game that gives kids the opportunity to create whatever their imagination might envisage!
News
How games and apps manipulate and monitor children 02/05/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
Norway: Children are doing well, but some are afraid to be bullied or feel lonely 02/05/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
New survey: pressure and worries when children get mobile phones and start using social media 11/04/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
How to Reduce Unwanted Videos on Your Kid’s Mobile 21/03/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
Increase in nude selfie sharing among Norwegian teens 21/03/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
Watch 1200 movies online from the Norwegian library for free 21/02/23 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… 
Instagram has launched new parental settings 12/12/22 Choose language in the Google-box below. Some translations may be… Disclaimer: Translation software is powered by Google, and some translations may be flawed or inaccurate. Barnevakten (Kids and Media) has no control over the translation, but we appreciate feedback which you can send to post@barnevakten.no.
