Parenting advice (Foreldrehverdag)

Here you can find advice on topics and challenges that parents face in their everyday life

There is no blueprint for parenting and no families are alike. Something we all have in common – regardless of culture, background or ethnicity – is that children’s basic needs are the same.

Here you can find resources that:

give you advice on children’s needs and their development
help you understand your children better and communicate with them about what they experience
help you become more confident in your role as a parent

Articles in English

The baby`s crying and body language

Your child`s development 0-5 years

Make your child feel secure and loved

Help your child cope with difficult feelings

Why your child is defiant - and how to handle it

Set boundaries that your child understands

What’s your parenting style?

Video: Parents' hopes and challenges

Take the test - what is your parenting style?

This is a test you can take to find out your strengths as a parent and to promote reflection and awareness regarding your role.

Go to test

About Foreldrehverdag

Foreldrehverdag is an offer from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family (Bufdir) for all parents with children ages 0 – 18.

Foreldrehverdag consists of articles, videos and podcasts on topics and challenges that parents face in their everyday life. The content is developed in collaboration with experienced professionals and parents.

Find all our articles in Norwegian.

Foreldrehverdag is inspired by the International Child Development Program (ICDP), which is an internationally recognized program designed to support parents in their interaction with their children.