The number of children growing up in a household with a low income is at the lowest level since 2015, while the number of kids born to two foreign-born parents living in the same conditions is at record low levels.
Norway relaxed its previously draconian naming laws around 20 years ago, leading to names like Kolaautomaten (coke machine) and DuBedåre (you charmer) making it onto the name register. But you still can't call your child anything you like.
Children under two in Norway should have their screen time reduced, and there should be more textbooks in schools, a government-appointed committee said Monday.
Award-winning French comedian Cécile Moroni is no stranger to making light of the many culture shocks she has experienced in Norway. She has shared some insights from her new book on raising children the Norwegian way with The Local.
Generous parental leave is one of the Nordic countries' main selling points when it comes to attracting foreign workers. But which country's system is the best?
Almost every child in Norway attends a preschool or 'barnehage'. One popular option is sending kids to a kindergarten that heavily emphasises an outdoor lifestyle.
Many end up in Norway because of their partner's career. Perhaps you're what's known as a "trailing spouse". So, how are you settling in? Please answer our survey to share your experience.
Families looking to provide their children with an international or private education experience have several choices to consider in Bergen, Norway's second-largest city.
If you're a foreigner living and bringing up children in Norway, you might want them to become native speakers of two languages. How did and do you go about this?
The number of births in Europe have dropped dramatically in recent years, new statistics reveal. But which countries have seen the biggest drop in the birthrate?
Can being born in Norway grant you or your children residency rights later in life? The answer depends on several factors, such as the nationality of the parents.
Whether you're a first-time parent or have experienced the process before, understanding the resources and services available in Norway in the first trimester of pregnancy can make this time more manageable and less stressful.
Wondering whether you are entitled to benefits in Norway when it comes to raising children – or what they are? We've prepared a primer on the fundamental rules.
With a robust tourism industry and vigorous regional economy, Bergen is a magnet for international citizens. In this guide, we'll explore the family-and budget-friendly neighbourhoods that make it a great place to call home.
Oslo City Council has adopted a plan whereby its kindergartens, activity schools and leisure clubs will stop serving meat, the council announced this week.
Children in the first two grades in Norway receive a free part-time place in an afterschool program (SFO). So, how does Norway’s afterschool program work, and what do you need to know?
A mother and daughter could be deported from Norway because the person they applied to live with in the country failed to meet the income requirements for family reunification applications.
Joining a Norwegian family as a foreigner comes with many new traditions and (potentially) social norms. We'd love to hear from readers in relationships with Norwegians about how they've handled it.
Denmark's finance minister is taking ten weeks off this summer to look after his baby son. We broke down the statistics on who takes the most parental leave in the Nordic countries.
If you just welcomed a baby into the world, there are several essential things you will need to take care of as a parent in Norway. From healthcare to paperwork, this guide will highlight key areas you'll need to consider.
