Whether you have a young child already or are planning to have kids in Sweden in the future, it’s worth checking out or guide on how preschool in Sweden works.

• What you need to know about preschool in Sweden

Many of our readers have friends and family based outside of the EU, which means that we’re often stung with expensive import fees when receiving parcels from home. What’s the correct way to deal with these, and what are the rules, anyway?

• How to deal with high import fees on non-EU parcels to Sweden 

Have you ever been to Skåne in southern Sweden? The Local’s editorial team are all, coincidentally, based here – here are five reasons why we love the region.

• Five reasons we love Skåne (and why you should too)

Those of us with small children are often surprised by how quickly they adapt to life in Sweden, even if they moved when they were a few years old. In this article from our archives, Victoria Martínez discusses her battle with integrating as quickly as her then-four year old.

• Are you as Swedish as a four-year-old? The battle to integrate as quickly as your kid 

You may have noticed that four-legged friends are popular in Sweden, but what are the rules and what should you bear in mind if you want to adopt a dog here? Find out below.

• EXPLAINED: How to adopt a rescue dog in Sweden

Finally, many of us will at some point or another be faced with a situation where we feel we need to take long-term leave from work. How does that work in Sweden?

• How to take long-term leave from work in Sweden