Have you tried (or not) to parent like a Finn? We want to hear from you!

From family sauna nights and candy day to forest school and the push for kids to be independent early on, Finland has its own unique ways of raising children.

Ett barn med granna blåa stövlar och randiga strumpbyxor på en gräsmatta med gula löv. — Image: Alexander Shalamov / AOP

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9.9.2025 10:45Updated 12.9.2025 18:40

Update: Huge thanks to everyone who contributed! Our latest episode, 'What’s it like to grow up in Finland?', is now live.

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What's it like to grow up in Finland?

Have you started parenting like a Finn since moving here? Which Finnish parenting habits have you picked up, and which are a hard pass?

This week on the All Points North podcast, we're diving into parenting, Finnish style, and we would love to hear from you!

Let us know in the comments below, and if you'd like us to get in touch with you, feel free to drop us a line at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.

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