More than every second child between the ages of 6 and 7 (54 percent) uses a smartphone at least occasionally. Five years ago it was only one in five (20 percent). This is shown by a study by the digital association Bitkom. Parents are therefore finding themselves earlier and earlier in the field of tension between “the others can too” and the desire to protect their child.
With cool challenges and smart ideas, our card game "50 ideas for cell phone heroes" will get your child fit for their first cell phone. The cards accompany you in discovering and getting to know the functions, playfully and easily. Common aha moments ensure conversations on the topics of chat rules, image rights, secure passwords and cyber grooming.
As a mum or dad, you already have enough on your plate. Save yourself the hours of searching for childproof phones, recommendations or articles. With us you will find everything in one place: checklists, templates, app recommendations and parent guides. For sure!
Set up a screen lock with your child and find a strong password. Other personal data such as date of birth or place of residence also do not belong on the Internet. Explain this to your child in detail.
On the internet, not everyone is who they say they are. Talk to your child about it. Cyberbullying, copyright and personal rights or the right to one's own image are also important issues. The mobile phone is not a legal vacuum.
Disable push notifications. In the app store, you should restrict in-app purchases and set the parental controls there. Also deactivate the location service / location (GPS).
Most of the pre-installed apps are not suitable for children (e.g. Google search engine). It's best to delete unnecessary apps right away and install them together cool kids apps. Attention: Messenger apps such as WhatsApp are only allowed from the age of 16.
Do you want to offer your child a safe introduction to the digital world? Preferably playfully and under your guidance?
We have something for you! Our card set "50 Ideas for Cell Phone Heroes". This allows your offspring to discover the many possibilities for themselves with a lot of curiosity and fun. The game has been tested and approved by parents and children.
Catherine
I'm really excited!
What you have thought of is great! When playing, you get to talk to your child about topics that you often don't think about in stressful everyday life.
Nikolas
Catherine
The card set from hej!Lab covers a wide range of topics, explains the basics, dangers and gives tips. What is particularly valuable, however, is that it gives me, as a father, ideas on how to find an individual agreement on mobile phone use in dialogue with your own child - because there will probably never be a panacea that represents the best regulation for everyone.
Nikolas
Bettina
For me, in the age of digital media, hej!Lab is a form of life school for young and old. The card set also encourages adults to be careful with their smartphones.
Bettina
Sonnja
I think that there is really a lot of information in the card game and that it is explained and conveyed in a very clear, understandable and pleasant way. Great!!!
Sonnja