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Trust in the future increases families’ desire for children – a quarter of first-time parents still hesitate

According to a recent survey, the most common reason for hesitation about having more children is coping as a parent. Factors that increased the desire for children included trust in the future, sufficient income, and positive birth experiences.
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Recommendations for children on the use of digital devices completed – personal smartphones not recommended for children under the age of 13

The national recommendations for children on the use of digital devices were specified after their circulation for comments in the autumn. The completed recommendations include a tightening of the recommended age limit for getting a smartphone, which is now 13 years.
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Organisation of child welfare in wellbeing services counties is largely compliant with legislation

The activities of wellbeing services counties are still not fully in compliance with legislation, but there are fewer and fewer deviations.
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  • 22.1.2026
    Recommendations for children on the use of digital devices completed – personal smartphones not recommended for children under the age of 13
  • 15.1.2026
    Wellbeing of families is a resource for society – support for parenthood to be strengthened nationally
  • 14.1.2026
    Shelter places for victims of domestic violence increase significantly in Finland – a total of 15 additional places across Finland
  • 10.12.2025
    Health Foresight provides insight into possible development trends in chronic diseases and the costs of health services
  • 8.12.2025
    Finland’s first assessment of preparedness for serious health threats has been completed
  • 26.11.2025
    Organisation of child welfare in wellbeing services counties is largely compliant with legislation – with fewer and fewer deviations
  • 18.11.2025
    One in six bacterial infections worldwide is resistant to antibiotics – Finland has succeeded in combating antibiotic resistance
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