If your child is starting kindergarten this year or you are planning for the future, it’s important to know how to pay for this essential early childhood service in Norway.
Schools across Norway reopened in mid-August. Whether you are new to the system or planning family trips, here are the key schedules, rules, and policy updates for the 2026/27 academic year.
Oslo has opened applications for new digital leisure cards to help parents cover the cost of their children's hobbies, from sports and culture to outdoor activities. Here is what you need to know and how to apply.
Norway is known for its high cost of living, but there are a number of ways you can enjoy quality family time in the country without breaking the bank.
Lawmakers in France are scheduled to vote on Tuesday to ban social media for under-15s -- one of 20 countries worldwide to have proposed or introduced such measures, with many of them in Europe.
Many newcomers to Norway dream of building friendships with fellow parents who understand the experiences and trials of parenthood. We've put together a roadmap to make the process easier.
Norway said Friday, April 24th, it will present a bill this year making it the latest country seeking to ban social networks for under 16s, adding that technology companies will be responsible for verifying the age of its users.
Many foreigners living in Norway have noticed that monthly budgets in 2026 don't go as far as they used to. But how much has the average grocery bill really increased?
The Norwegian government has announced new plans to help families, with a special focus on young adults under 30. Here’s what’s being proposed and how it could benefit you.
Starting kindergarten (barnehage) in Norway is a big milestone for any child and their parents. For international families, it can also be an introduction to a new culture and set of routines.
Foreigners living and raising children in Norway, might want them to become native speakers of at least two languages. We asked our readers to share their tips and experiences.
Welcoming a newborn into the family brings great joy but can also come with significant expenses. However, savvy parents in Norway can minimise these costs by utilising various money-saving strategies.
Families with young children could make significant savings on their monthly costs under the proposed 2026 budget, but there may also be some added expenses.
Norway’s government has presented its draft budget for next year. From taxes to fuel, energy and childcare, here's what the proposed plan could mean for you.
Raising children in Norway to speak two, three or even four languages is a huge task, but the benefits can be huge, as several international parents explain.
The cost of living in Norway can be a huge burden, especially for families. Mari Wachelke spoke to locals to get their best life hacks and tips for how parents with children of all ages can save money in Norway.
Norway's government has announced its plan for a total ban on social media for children under the age of 15 as part of a bill designed to give children a safer digital upbringing.
New rules come into force in Norway in July 2025 which will tighten the rules on how privately owned kindergartens can use the money they get from parents and from government. Here's what's changing and how it could affect foreigners and their children.
The Norwegian Directorate of Health has released new national guidelines on screen use for children, teens and their caregivers. Here's what they are recommending and how it compares to neighbouring countries.
Denmark is planning to ban smartphones in schools, and health authorities across the Nordic countries have issued guidance on children's screen use. What rules and recommendations are now in place?
