Experts Urge Allowing Risky Play for Better Child Development
Experts warn that overprotective parenting and overly safe play environments hinder children's physical and emotional development, advocating for allowing risky play.
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Rising Child Poverty in Sweden Spurs Preschool Support Amid Growing Criminal Risk for Young Children
Sweden faces rising child poverty and risk of early criminal involvement, prompting preschools to provide loan clothes and police to raise alarm on young at-risk youth.
Swedish Preschool Teachers Feel Valued by Parents but Struggle with Work Conditions, OECD Report Reveals
Swedish preschool educators report high job satisfaction and strong parental appreciation but face significant stress and feel undervalued by employers and politicians, reveals a 2025 OECD report.
Swedish Municipalities Face Preschool Funding and Expansion Challenges
Jönköping plans preschool budget cuts amid declining child numbers, while Stockholm's Högdalen halts a costly large preschool project over concerns of scale and location.