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May 28, 2012
Parenting
The following articles have been tagged with "Parenting":
'Being a stay-at-home mum is easier for expats'
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Feb 12
Although parenthood is never simple, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt finds that being a stay-at-home-mum might be just that bit easier if you're an ex-pat than amid your peers at home.
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Cutting through the bull 'sheet' of swearing in Sweden
Lifestyle: 18 Nov 11
While learning Swedish is a common hurdle for immigrants of all stripes, US-native and parent Rebecca Ahlfeldt reflects on how differing definitions of foul language can pose a special challenge for the ex-pat parents of small children.
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More Swedish parents track kids with GPS
Science & Technology: 7 Nov 11
Thousands of Swedish parents choose to keep track of their children by help of their mobile phones, despite warnings from experts that this kind of surveillance could be an infringement on the children's privacy.
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Stressed mothers have obese kids: study
Science & Technology: 7 Nov 11
Stressed out mothers increase the risk of obesity among their children, a new Swedish study has shown.
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Pregnant mothers in for a long wait: report
Science & Technology: 20 Aug 11
Pregnant women in the south of Sweden may have to wait more than half their pregnancy for all the required tests and screens to be administered, according to a report in Swedish media.
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Swedes working overtime at record levels
Business & Money: 18 Mar 11
As the economy continues to heat up, Swedes are working more overtime than ever before, with extra hours clocked in the sectors shooting up by more than 30 percent.
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Swedish concern over EU maternity leave bill
Politics: 20 Oct 10
Swedish politicians on the left and right expressed dismay on Wednesday over the EU parliament’s approval of a directive that would require new mothers to stay at home for six weeks.
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Woods seeks to rekindle career after divorce
Sport: 25 Aug 10
US golfer Tiger Woods will compete at the Barclays this week, his first tournament since finalising his divorce from Swedish ex-wife Elin Nordegren in a bid to determine his stature on the PGA Tour's playoffs.
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Woods and Nordegren divorce
National: 24 Aug 10
Tiger Woods and Swedish model wife Elin Nordegren divorced Monday, their marriage "irretrievably broken" by a blistering sex scandal that has left the world number one golfer's life in disarray.
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Cost of parenting rising sharply: report
National: 28 Jun 10
It has become more expensive to be a parent in Sweden with the costs incurred from having a baby climbing 43 percent in real terms over 30 years, due to parents demanding a higher living standard for their children, a new report shows.
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Baby care bible restores father's faith
Analysis & Opinion: 10 Dec 09
If proud pop Joel Sherwood ever had and doubts about Sweden's ability to keep kids occupied, a chance encounter with a baby-friendly booklet was enough to answer all his prayers.
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Paternity leave: an exercise in military precision
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Nov 09
It's time to pull on the flak jacket, maintain a stiff upper lip, and refraining from slipping into bouts of mindless panic: Diarist dad Joel Sherwood is now officially on paternity leave.
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Charges filed for torture- like parenting methods
National: 26 Oct 09
A Stockholm-area couple have been indicted for using exceedingly harsh methods to raise their children, including hitting them with shoehorns and stabbing them with knives and forks.
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Baby helps fill in white spaces on map
Analysis & Opinion: 5 Aug 09
Having a baby has been a real eye-opener for Joel Sherwood, who continues his Pop Culture series with a curious look at the hidden crannies he never knew existed.
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Adopting in Sweden: a draining process with amazing returns
Lifestyle: 15 Jun 09
Adopting a child is a laborious experience at the best of times. But Australian Brett Roberts and his Swedish wife Eleonore found that it was more than worth the trouble.
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Meatballs reign supreme in Swedish kitchens: study
Society: 7 Jan 09
Swedes love their meatballs, according to a new study examining cooking habits among Swedish households.
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Swedish sport 'ignoring gender equality laws'
Sport: 6 Oct 08
Athletics in Sweden fail to live up to demands set by the country’s laws on gender equality, according to an investigation by the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman.
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Swedish parenting: Back to a traditional future?
Lifestyle: 5 Mar 08
Four years on from the start of the great “curling” and “helicopter” debates, the issue of parenting is back in the news. This time round, the focus has switched to the unprecedented popularity of state-sponsored parenting classes. Peter Vinthagen Simpson takes a closer look.
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Kid-friendly Sweden aims to better record with parenting classes
Lifestyle: 7 Jan 08
Already considered one of the best countries for raising children, Sweden aims to better its record by offering even more classes to help mums and dads improve their parenting skills.
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Parents 'allowed to smack children'
Society: 15 Nov 07
Swedish parents are allowed to smack their children, as long as they do not hit them too hard, a ruling from a court in southern Sweden appears to show.
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Reflections on a killing
Analysis & Opinion: 11 Oct 07
Kathleen Harman's street was the scene last week of an attack that shocked Sweden, in which a 16-year-old boy was beaten to death by a group of his contemporaries. Kathleen reflects on a week of grief and hard questions.
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Foreign mothers at risk over midwife visits
Society: 11 Aug 07
Pregnant women who were born outside of Sweden visit their midwives later and less frequently than Swedish women. That puts both the mother and the baby at risk, new research has shown.
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Increased psychological problems for small children
Science & Technology: 20 Mar 07
A new report from the Children's Ombudsman has shown that more children than ever before are failing to derive a sense of security from their parents. More needs to be done to help families with 'psychological and psychosocial problems'.
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Bonnier buys American magazines
Business & Money: 25 Jan 07
Bonnier Magazines is to buy 18 magazine titles from American company Time Inc, making the Swedish media giant one of the largest consumer publishing groups in the US.
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Sweden: paradise for parents?
Lifestyle: 9 Jun 06
Lengthy parental leave and great nursery provision have had many people abroad - particularly in Britain - looking to Sweden to see how it's done. Jenny Lepley asks whether Swedes really have it so good.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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