Family

Sweden’s education essentials for newcomer parents

Every education system is different and it pays to know what lies ahead when you first move here with your…

6 months ago

Want to save money and the world? Time to go electric

In Skellefteå, where families need to balance sustainability with the need for practical transport, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) emerge…

8 months ago

Bargain half-term Halloween fun for kids

There’s no more classic Halloween image than a glowing jack-o’-lantern perched in a window or on a porch, setting a…

8 months ago

How to choose a school

In this guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to help find the right school for your kids.…

9 months ago

Having a baby in northern Sweden

Donna Richmond recalls the birth of her twins in Skellefteå and swoons over Swedish healthcare’s ’just the right side of…

9 months ago

Discover Skellefteå’s scenic swim spots

On sizzling summer days, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in a lake, the sea, or any inviting outdoor…

10 months ago

Experience the wonders of summer: These hiking trails are perfect for families!

A family hike is a perfect activity as the weather warms. Our list of Skellefteå hiking trails provides a variety…

11 months ago

The kids are all right

Father of twins, Norrland Living editor Paul Connolly, recalls his initial amazement and gratitude for the Swedish daycare system. As…

12 months ago

Making child’s play of Easter

Easter is around the corner and the kids have a whole week off from school. What to do with all…

1 year ago

‘You either laugh or cry’

Donna Richmond talks to Monika Björn, who is speaking at Sara on 21st March, about her fight to get Sweden…

1 year ago