Poverty is inherited, but researchers believe they know how to break the cycle The proportion of children living in poverty in Norway could be halved right now by increasing the child benefit. For long-term impact, however, researchers assert that a different approach is most effective.
Can teaching children to talk about their emotions contribute to their mental well-being as adults? Is it possible to prevent mental health problems in kindergarten? That’s what researchers aim to find out.
We need to acknowledge how tough it is for toddlers to start in kindergarten, say psychologists What should you consider when leaving your one-year-old with other adults? Specialists in children's attachment offer some advice.
Why are researchers so worried about one-year-olds? Toddlers in kindergartens have elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, according to a new Norwegian study. But is this really something to worry about?
Children who spent a lot of time in daylight were calmer Kindergarten children were equipped with bracelets that measure light exposure. A study found a link between lots of daylight and low hyperactivity in the children.
Employees at Norwegian kindergartens really enjoy their work On average, these employees stay at the same workplace for nine years.
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.
Here’s what kids really think of their preschool teachers A Danish researcher asked children to say what they think about the adults who care for them.
Large kindergartens rival small ones A typical Norwegian day care will have from 30 to 40 children. But newer ones can accommodate up to 500 pre-school kids. Too big? Size is not a decisive indicator of the quality of a kindergarten, according to a recent report.
Open day care centres fill vital role The number of open day care centres in Norway is dropping, despite the help they give to troubled families.