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Coercion in foster homes is not uncommon

A new report shows that children in foster homes are restrained, locked up, and monitored. Foster parents have different understandings of what they are allowed to do.

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.

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Tag: children and youth

Coercion in foster homes is not uncommon

Experts are changing their views on the treatment of obesity in children

Almost all the students who received top grades in maths have parents with a high level of education

Mild long-term effects of Covid last longer among the youngest children

New study on the difficulties facing children of diplomats:"The hardest thing about being a diplomat's kid was, without comparison, returning home"

Poverty increases the risk of children being infected by Covid-19

Closing schools did not give a better effect than strict infection measures

Research on school lockdowns: These are the mistakes to avoid

What happens when parents bring a foster child into the family?

Shattering the myth that nice and quiet teenagers pose a danger sign

Now kids and teens in Norway have their own Climate House

Young people probably less individualistic than their parents, despite having grown up in a far more individualistic culture

How do kindergarten staff handle getting angry with a child?

Children born more than three weeks early may have a delayed language development

Professor compares Norwegian Child Welfare Services with other countries:"The Norwegian system is good"

Researchers are worried: Documents missing in one fifth of the cases handled by the Norwegian Child Welfare Services

Does research support the claim that youth have become less active?

Should children be allowed to choose teams in gym class?

Asthma or EILO: Are misdiagnosed breathing difficulties making children and adolescents less active?

ID checks and stronger parental controls may be driving down teenage drinking habits

GPs could help teens by asking them more about their mental health, say researchers

Teaching students to go easier on themselves

This stresses pupils at school

Teens with ADHD need more sleep

Children feel unsafe in Norwegian asylum centres

Highly educated teachers don’t translate into high student grades

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