Advice on blogging
27th August 2012 - Read our advice on how to guide children in the world of blogging.
What parents shouldn’t do on Facebook
7th May 2012 - Parents should think twice before posting pictures of their children on Facebook, and before commenting on their children's pictures and status updates.
How much time is appropriate?
27th February 2012 - How much time is it all right that my child spend watching TV? How long should I let my child play on the weekend?
Facebook facial recognition a threat to privacy
12th October 2011 - The idea of Facebook creating a huge, photo-searchable database is troubling.
Talk about computer safety
3rd October 2011 - Advice and tips on computer safety and malicious software.
European Online Grooming Project
30th September 2011 - European researchers are working to improve understanding of online abuse.
Bathing suit pictures and online image publishing
31st July 2011 - Some issues to consider before publishing images of children in their swimwear.
What to do if…?
16th June 2011 - Try Kids and Media's points of conversation on safe use of digital media, suitable for a conversation between parents and their child or teenager.
Teach your children source evaluation
6th June 2011 - As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to teach your children a healthy critical sense.
Is it ok for children to be on Facebook?
25th February 2011 - “The child’s level of maturity, as well as the level of support and participation from the parents, are decisive factors.”
No Facebook for the President’s children
14th February 2011 - First lady Michelle Obama told NBC's Today show that her daughters are not on Facebook. Read why Kids and Media supports the decision.
Google Family Safety Centre
10th February 2011 - Did you know that Google offers several tools to ensure that all users have a safe online experience?
Safer Internet Day
8th February 2011 - Tuesday, 8 February is Safer Internet Day 2011. Read Kids and Media’s advice on how to keep your children safe online.
New Facebook security feature
3rd February 2011 - Now you can prevent hackers and spies from compromising your Facebook account. Learn how to enable the feature.
How to set up Google SafeSearch preferences
28th January 2011 - Learn how to filter search results and block inappropriate web pages.
CEOP’s top tips to stop online child abuse
7th January 2011 - CEOP offers useful advice for parents and children on how to stay safe online.
What are Social Learning Networks?
23rd December 2010 - Have you read Kids and Media’s blogs?
Things to talk about if your children get digital Christmas presents
21st December 2010 - Read Kids and Media's tips.
‘Digital Parenting' magasine
13th December 2010 - A new magasine from Vodafone is designed to help parents get involved with their children’s digital world.
How to make YouTube safe for children
25th November 2010 - Kids and Media gives you three simple tips to make Youtube safer for children.
Privacy tip: Try the “super-logoff”
15th November 2010 - Some young, privacy-minded Facebook users deactivate their accounts every time they leave the site.
7 things to know about Facebook
7th October 2010 - Useful information and tips on how to keep your children safe on Facebook.
Tips for safe tweeting
16th August 2010 - Twitter provides an easy way to share and find instantly updated information. However, make sure to take the right security precautions.
Online Summer Safety Tips
7th June 2010 - How do you keep young children and teenagers safe online during the summer holidays?
Instant messaging tips
31st May 2010 - Instant messaging is a safe form of communication, if you adhere to some simple rules.
Tips on safe use of social games
10th May 2010 - The merging of social networks and games is becoming increasingly widespread. The Austrian Awareness Centre has compiled some great tips for parents regarding the safe use of Social Games.
Protect your children from online predators
30th April 2010 - The anonymity of the Internet means that trust and intimacy can develop quickly online. Predators often take advantage of this. Learn how to protect your children.
Unwanted photos on Facebook
9th April 2010 - Many parents see photos of their children on Facebook that they want to remove. What can you do?
Secure your wireless network
24th March 2010 - With a wireless network, you are no longer tied to your desk. However, be aware that there are some risks involved.
Netiquette
15th March 2010 - All Internet users should know the unwritten rules for good online behaviour. Kids and Media is here to help you.
10 rules for Internet use
9th March 2010 - If children are to use the Internet unsupervised, an agreement or set of rules should be made in dialogue with the children.
Advice on YouTube
5th March 2010 - Did you know that YouTube is only intended for children over 13? Read Kids and Media's advice on how to relate to the popular website.
Teach children a healthy critical sense
17th February 2010 - Good advice on how to help children assess information and relate to hateful messages.
Online Gaming
8th February 2010 - Useful information to keep your children safe when they’re playing online.
Protect your computer
28th January 2010 - Find out how you can prevent viruses, worms and trojan horses from causing great damage.
Advice about passwords
28th January 2010 - It’s important to teach children to create strong passwords, and to keep them secret.
Advice about children and web cameras
21st January 2010 - Here is some good advice to those who have children and a webcam at home.
Blogging
11th January 2010 - Blog is short for ”Web log” and is a personal diary on the Internet. Blogging is very popular amongst children and young people, and many blog without their parent’s knowledge.
Facebook is not suitable for children
20th November 2009 - Facebook has a 13-year age limit but many children younger than this wish to be part of the online community...
Bullying: Teenagers’ best advice for parents
26th October 2009 - Emil Gukild (17) and Ludvik Roksvåg (16) are two of the actors in the informational movies made by the Norwegian “Use your head” campaign, related to cyber bullying. Read their best tips for parents.
Protect your private life on the Internet
26th October 2009 - Internet groups are usually harmless in nature, but there is a possible risk factor when it comes to the use of personal information.
What to do if your child is being bullied
22nd October 2009 - What can you as a parent do to prevent your child from being bullied online?
Good advice on pictures on the Internet
21st October 2009 - It’s common to publish pictures online, technically it’s simple but it’s not always a good idea. We recommend that parents talk with their children about sharing pictures of themselves online.
Children and chatting
21st October 2009 - Wise parents can make sure that their children are chatting safely online. Here are some points for parents on safe chatting.
Tips for parents on safe net use
21st October 2009 - Children need adults, even online. Parents have a unique chance to give children good attitudes and safe limits around their net use. Read Kids and Media’s advice for parents.
