This practical ‘go-to’ guide helps international parents making the most of the first years with children in this famously family-friendly part of Scandinavia. Based on the author’s personal experience of being new in Sweden, this essential handbook is packed with practical and cultural information about day-to-day life with babies, toddlers and young children in Sweden: - Understand the Swedish system of anything from preschool and healthcare to traditions and parties, winter clothing and typical Swedish concepts such as välling, åkpåse and pyssel. - Learn child-related language through illustrated guides, 500 searchable keywords and relevant language exercises. - Use Swedish to talk to other parents, with ready-to-use phrases, small-talk guides and advice on language learning. - Feel like you belong through reading shared stories, perspectives and insider tips from other international families. - Take the opportunities to establish a support network and build a life in your new community. Combining easy-to-access information with ready-to-use language content, this book has been created with the multitasking parent in mind — whatever your parenting style or background. Swedish for Parents won’t help you manage sleepless nights or the tears and tantrums, but it will equip you with a wealth of practical knowledge to help you settle into Swedish life as an international parent.