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Being a parent means that you’re always learning. On this page you’ll find posts with tips and advice about what works and what doesn’t.

You are responsible for the child’s protection and safety. Here you’ll learn how to distinguish between definite danger and what’s perceived as dangerous. You can also read about helping children deal with grief, defiance and helping children deal with divorce. Finally, you’ll find a collection of posts about safe summer for children.

Behavior of children and parents
Mother with anxiety when breastfeeding or D-MER
Breastfeeding anxiety – D-MER

This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about the anxiety caused by breastfeeding ak…

Children at funeral with lit candles
Children at funerals

This post is also available in: SvenskaThe third, concluding post about children, death, grief and f…

Child crying and being comforted by an adult
Children in grief – how children grieve and how you as a parent can help

This post is also available in: SvenskaThis is the second post in the series on children and death, …

Divorce with children
Divorce and children – separate without harming your children

This post is also available in: SvenskaWe received a question about children and divorce: “I w…

Parent groups are a good way to find other parents on parental leave
Finding other people on parental leave – what to do on parental leave?

This post is also available in: SvenskaA few weeks ago, I asked a counselor at the neighboring child…

Influenza vaccine for pregnant women
Flu vaccine during pregnancy – pros and cons

This post is also available in: SvenskaFlu vaccines are offered to all pregnant women in Sweden. Lea…

Losing a baby is a lonely devastating
Having a baby after infertility

This post is also available in: SvenskaHaving a baby after infertility or IVF is not as easy as you …

iPads or mobiles for small children – is screen time dangerous?

This post is also available in: SvenskaThe vast majority of children today probably play on an iPad,…

Mum with child in a baby carrier
Mother with borderline personality disorder shares her experiences

This post is also available in: SvenskaThis blog details the extra challenges you face parenting as …

A baby slumbers on a tired mom's shoulder
My baby just wants to sleep on me and your baby doesn’t want to be in your arms

This post is also available in: SvenskaSome babies just want to be close all the time. And others? T…

Postpartum depression
Postpartum depression – when it’s hard to be a parent

This post is also available in: SvenskaDepression is a common disease. If you have depression as a n…

Agnes Wold on advising new parents
Professor Agnes Wold on advising new parents

This post is also available in: SvenskaAgnes Wold is a Swedish professor in clinical microbiology an…

Mother helping sick child with disabilities while sibling looks on with curiosity
Siblings of sick children

This post is also available in: SvenskaSiblings of sick children have special needs, but they are of…

Mother talks to children about death
Talk to children about death

This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about talking to children about death. How c…

Child in a temper tantrum laying on the floor and screaming
Temper tantrums – how to deal with temper tantrums in children

This post is also available in: SvenskaFacts and advice about managing temper tantrums. Written by p…

Your child is so cute and everyone should know about this! ...Or should they?
What can I post about my child on Facebook?

This post is also available in: SvenskaToday we are happy to present a new guest blogger, IT securit…

You can eat and drink whatever you want when breastfeeding
What medications can I take, and what can I eat while breastfeeding

This post is also available in: SvenskaThere is a lot of information online about what breastfeeding…

Sometimes dealing with children can be difficult
When you can’t cope with your kids – are you a bad parent? Or just tired?

This post is also available in: SvenskaThis post came about after someone searched the blog for &#82…

father lying in bed wide awake
Worried about your children? – What to do as a anxious parent

This post is also available in: SvenskaWorrying about children is part of parenting.  At the st…

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