HealthFive-year-olds who were breastfed during infancy had better cognitive abilities than non-breastfed children, according to a new study.
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Researchers raise alarm over dangerous PFAS levels in Norwegian children
HealthResearchers warn that many Norwegian children have high levels of environmental toxins in their blood.
Norwegian government: 15-year age limit on social media
Norway“Will have an enormous impact on children's lives”, says Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe.
Norwegian schools get tougher on digital devices
Norway“It is untenable that pupils can access content such as violence and pornography”, says education minister Kari Nessa Nordtun.
Skin creams lead to higher levels of hormone-disrupting substances in children
HealthSunscreens and hair products are putting more toxic phthalates in children's bodies, new research shows.
UN: “Women and children killed in Israeli air strike”
World22 people were reported killed when Israel bombed apartment buildings in northern Lebanon.
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Moderna offered children money to test covid vaccine
WorldPaediatricians contacted children and adolescents via Whatsapp.
Criminal gangs target swedish youth football clubs
Sweden"There have even been death threats", says Mikael Westerlind of Masthuggets football club in Gothenburg.
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Lockdowns may have had a negative impact on children’s vision
ScienceOne in three children is myopic, according to a global study.
Chemicals may cause early puberty in girls
ScienceEndocrine disruptors are an important explanation for the worrying trend of earlier puberty, according to the researchers behind the study.
Swedish Enforcement Authority warns: “A family with children is evicted every day”
Economy"It is deeply worrying that the number of children affected by evictions remains at such a high level. Every child affected by an eviction is in a very vulnerable situation"
Children’s nature connection linked to parents’ socioeconomic status
Environment"Higher income correlated with children participating in more outdoor activities", the researchers note.
Gaming giants under fire for exploiting children’s spending habits
CultureFairplay, a US-based organization, is now calling for stricter rules to protect minors.
Swedish teachers worry about students having guns
SwedenOne in five secondary school teachers is afraid students will bring weapons to school.
Sweden’s Social Democrats want to wiretap kids
Sweden"We are in an acute and national crisis where children are being used as child soldiers by adults", Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson said leader during a press conference.
Sweden’s Gender Equality Minister: “Veils on young children should be reported to social services”
Sweden"Every time that happens I think it should be grounds for a report of concern to social services so that social services can really intervene", says Paulina Brandberg.
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Swedish study: High levels of PFAS in children’s purees and juices
ScienceIn several products, PFAS levels were higher than the permitted limits for drinking water in European countries.
Sweden: Increase in underage violent offenders – cannot be charged
SwedenEven if the court finds that the child has committed murder or other serious crimes, no punishment can be imposed.
Danish health organizations call for 18-year limit on energy drinks
Health"Children are under massive pressure from advertising and influencers to drink these harmful soft drinks", says Morten Grønbæk, CEO of the Center for Childhood Health.
Finnish government scraps equality plans
FinlandOpponents point out that "diversity is increasing in society" and that this should be recognized in preschool.
Knife massacre of children sparks widespread rioting in England
EuropeThe shocking knife attack left three young girls dead and eight other children injured.
Parents in Sweden dip into their children’s savings to make ends meet
Economy"The trend reflects the fact that many families with children are finding it difficult to make ends meet", says economist Stefan Westerberg.
Police: Summer holidays increase the risk of children being recruited by criminal gangs
SwedenFewer activities and less contact with adults at school and during leisure time make it easier for children to be exploited.
Nearly half of Swedish 10-year-olds report experiencing sexual harassment
Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
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