SwedenOne in three 15-year-olds in Sweden has experienced some form of domestic violence, according to a new report.
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Christmas drunkenness prompted many children to call the helpline
SwedenDuring the Christmas holidays, the Bris helpline for Swedish children received over 2600 calls, more than ever before.
Norwegian teens unwillingly exposed to violent Snapchat group
NorwayWere shown sexually explicit videos and videos of animals and children being abused.
Gender-neutral toy aisles now a legal requirement in California
World"The proposal will help children express themselves freely and without prejudice", proponents say.
Swedish children worried about war
SwedenFollowing the supreme commander's statements, more children than usual have called the children's rights organization BRIS to express their concerns.
Organizations want to ban junk food advertising to children
HealthThe marketing of unhealthy foods to children should be banned, say representatives of the Swedish Cancer Society and UNICEF Sweden.
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Later school mornings may reduce risk of depression in children
HealthStarting school an hour later in the day would have several benefits for teenagers, according to a new study.
Threats and violence on the rise in Swedish schools
Sweden715 reports of physical violence at school so far in 2023.
Survey: Low physical fitness among young Finns
FinlandPhysical ability is lower among students in rural areas than in urban areas.
Cell phones to be banned in Swedish schools
SwedenAre to be dropped off at "telephone hotels" and returned at the end of the school day, according to a new agreement between the Tidö parties.
Fewer Swedish parents save for their children
EconomyInvestment savings accounts are the most popular choice for children's savings.
UN security council adopts resolution on “humanitarian pause” in Gaza
WorldA new UN resolution on efforts to help children in Gaza was adopted.
New children’s book encourages Swedish kids to become ‘drag queens’
SwedenAuthor Remy Joel Cindy Olsson's project is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 6.
Swedish government makes U-turn: Children as young as six months can receive covid vaccine
Sweden"There are no legal obstacles", says social minister Jakob Forssmed.
Swedish crime report: Children part of gangsters’ tactics
SwedenMiddle school children are recruited by professional criminals - and often by other children.
Swedish Paediatric Association: “No screen time for children under two”
HealthChildren aged 2-5 years are recommended to use screens for no more than one hour a day.
Hazardous substances in Halloween products for children
HealthEvery fifth Halloween product reviewed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency contained harmful substances.
Many Swedish children in joint custody
SwedenOver 200,000 children live alternately with each parent, according to a new report from Statistics Sweden.
Danish public health agency: No screens for children under two
DenmarkSays that "it can affect mental health well into childhood and adulthood".
Ten-year-olds given five gender options in health survey
SwedenHealth survey from Västra Götaland creates confusion among children, say parents.
‘Reading prescription’ for families welcomed in Finland
FinlandA new motion calls for Finnish families to be encouraged to read more with their children.
Reykjavik implements LGBTQ education in elementary schools
IcelandWill become part of sex education in the city's elementary schools.
Preschools in Oslo to stop serving meat
NorwayNorway's capital set to halve its meat consumption, in accordance with a new environmental plan.
Screen time for one-year-olds increases risk of developmental delays
HealthIncreases the risk of disrupting development in areas such as communication and fine motor skills.
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