Experts are changing their views on the treatment of obesity in children Aggressive treatment with medication and surgery is now being recommended in the United States if lifestyle changes do not produce results. Norwegian experts have also changed their views in line with this.
Almost all the students who received top grades in maths have parents with a high level of education Although the gap has narrowed somewhat in recent years, differences in academic performance due to family background persist.
Mild long-term effects of Covid last longer among the youngest children A new Norwegian study finds that children aged 1-5 visited their doctor more often due to long term effects of covid compared to to older children.
New study on the difficulties facing children of diplomats:"The hardest thing about being a diplomat's kid was, without comparison, returning home" Constantly moving to new countries can pose a difficult childhood in various ways, research finds.
Poverty increases the risk of children being infected by Covid-19 How and where they live affect the chances for young people of catching Covid-19.
Closing schools did not give a better effect than strict infection measures Comparing Norwegian municipalities that chose different strategies allowed researchers to compare.
Research on school lockdowns: These are the mistakes to avoid Resarchers from the Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies list three things to be learned from the Norwegian school lockdown last year.
What happens when parents bring a foster child into the family? New research illuminates the experiences of foster parents' biological children when their home becomes a foster home.
Shattering the myth that nice and quiet teenagers pose a danger sign Is there cause for concern if a teenager is introverted and never does anything wrong? A new Norwegian study now shows that kids who were loners in their youth are doing surprisingly well. Researchers have been following them for 25 years.
Now kids and teens in Norway have their own Climate House How can scientists really know that the climate is changing? A visit to the new Climate House that has just opened in Oslo may help you understand it.
Young people probably less individualistic than their parents, despite having grown up in a far more individualistic culture Being caring and taking care of each other was one of the most important ideals for 19 and 20 year old Norwegian youth in a recent study. When asked who inspires them they answered grandma, and the Norwegian teacher.
How do kindergarten staff handle getting angry with a child? They often feel uncomfortable when they resort to raising their voice or using physical force, according to a study of 57 preschool employees.
Children born more than three weeks early may have a delayed language development Babies born very prematurely may develop problems speaking in complete sentences and following conversations. "Struggling with language has a big impact on children's lives," says researcher.
Professor compares Norwegian Child Welfare Services with other countries:"The Norwegian system is good" “But there are areas for improvement,” says Marit Skivenes.
Researchers are worried: Documents missing in one fifth of the cases handled by the Norwegian Child Welfare Services Researchers have gained unique insights into how Norway’s Child Welfare Services work and how they justify what they do. In one fifth of the cases studied, the researchers found no documents summarizing how the Child Welfare Services had handled the case.
Does research support the claim that youth have become less active? A recent report from WHO sparked new debate on the level of physical activity among children and youth. But what do the data actually say? Is there hold in the claim that young people are less active than previous generations?
Should children be allowed to choose teams in gym class? ASK A RESEARCHER: Or should the teacher do it? We ask the experts.
Asthma or EILO: Are misdiagnosed breathing difficulties making children and adolescents less active? EILO is a breathing problem that can be confused with asthma. Doctor believes many people don’t know they can get help.
ID checks and stronger parental controls may be driving down teenage drinking habits Young people in the Nordics are drinking less than they did a few decades ago. Finnish researchers think that this may be due to better controls — both by parents and by those who sell and serve alcohol.
GPs could help teens by asking them more about their mental health, say researchers A new study shows that surprisingly many young people with mental health problems do not complete secondary education by their 20th birthday. Researchers suggest how GPs can help.
Teaching students to go easier on themselves A two-week long course on self-compassion made university students less depressed and improved their mental health.
This stresses pupils at school Is school the problem? Is it parents? Or the pupils themselves? Norwegian researchers have compiled and compared information from over 2,000 international studies on the theme of stress in school. They found a variety of answers.
Teens with ADHD need more sleep Sleep issues are more common among teenagers with symptoms of ADHD. And although they need more sleep, they tend to get way less than they need.
Children feel unsafe in Norwegian asylum centres They come seeking safety and protection, but some children and adolescents who have come to Norway in a quest for asylum feel unsafe, a recent survey shows.
Highly educated teachers don’t translate into high student grades Good grades in primary school and highly educated parents matter more than having highly educated teachers, according to a new study.