Symbolic gift to newborns in Hafnarfjörður

The aim of the well-child care of the Reykjavík Area Healthcare Services is to promote health, well-being and development in young children by performing regular health examinations, as well as by providing their families with support and education. Emphasis is placed on supporting the family. The development in children, from birth to school age, is monitored. Well-child care is available to all parents, free of charge. Services are divided by area codes, and the parents seek the services in their residential area. It is a good idea to notify the well-child care at your healthcare centre once the family has arrived home. Heilsuvera contains much helpful material for parents relating to the development, health and care of their child.

The aim of the well-child care of the Reykjavík Area Healthcare Services is to promote health, well-being and development in young children by performing regular health examinations, as well as by providing their families with support and education. Emphasis is placed on supporting the family. The development in children, from birth to school age, is monitored. Well-child care is available to all parents, free of charge. Services are divided by area codes, and the parents seek the services in their residential area. It is a good idea to notify the well-child care at your healthcare centre once the family has arrived home. Heilsuvera contains much helpful material for parents relating to the development, health and care of their child.

The protagonist in the story, Mimi, tells short stories that are supported with simple sign use to stimulate the child’s speech with regard to word formation. The uniqueness of the communication methods that Mimi uses is that the signs are tailored to the needs and mindset of children. The signs are based on simple and natural signs with motion, which are later used systematically to support spoken language. Once word formation is established, the symbolic communications are replaced with the use of terms. The Mimi Saga issues educational material in the form of books and virtual lectures that benefit children and their families, as well as professionals. All about the book 

The protagonist in the story, Mimi, tells short stories that are supported with simple sign use to stimulate the child’s speech with regard to word formation. The uniqueness of the communication methods that Mimi uses is that the signs are tailored to the needs and mindset of children. The signs are based on simple and natural signs with motion, which are later used systematically to support spoken language. Once word formation is established, the symbolic communications are replaced with the use of terms. The Mimi Saga issues educational material in the form of books and virtual lectures that benefit children and their families, as well as professionals. All about the book 

Hafnarfjörður Library offers, i.a. a wide range of services and different types of facilities for reading and holding lectures. Hafnarfjörður Library also has an Internet café with access to a printer, wireless connection and photocopying. Parent mornings are held in the library’s multi-purpose hall on Mondays at 10:00 to 12:00 during the winter. The parent mornings are intended as a pleasant time together and a place for parents to meet with their children and chat over coffee and snacks. The library has a broad ranging collection of books about children and parenting, and various informative talks on childbirth and parenting are held there regularly. We also encourage new parents to get themselves acquainted with the operations of Hafnarfjörður Museum and Hafnarborg. All museums in Hafnarfjarðarbær have free admission. All about the library 

On a central and open site on Hafnarfjörður Map Web, one can find a great deal of information regarding the town’s operations and services. This includes, among other things, information on playgrounds, soccer pitches and air trampolines. The Map Web is updated daily and always publishes the latest information. All about the playgrounds 

Hafnarfjörður and the surroundings offer diverse hiking and cycling routes that are suitable for outdoor activities for the whole family. The routes are part of the township’s transport system, having grown considerably in the last years. Increased focus has been placed on improving access to pedestrians, runners and cyclers. All about the hiking and cycling routes 

Hafnarfjörður is a naturally beautiful town. The town was constructed to form a U-shape at the innermost section of the fjord; Hamarskotslækur stream runs through town before finding its way into the ocean. A high number of natural phenomena and interesting places can be found in the Hafnarfjörður area. All about the interesting places 

Hafnarfjörður municipality pays monthly a home payment for eleven months a year to parents and guardians of children who are not in kindergarten or in day care from 12 months of age until the child turns 30 months. Payments are discontinued if the child attends kindergarten or goes to a day care before that time. Payment is not made for July. The monthly payment is based on the general subsidy for day care for 8 hours of care.

Daycare parents are self-employed, and Hafnarfjarðarbær manages and undertakes the statutory supervision of their operations. Parents contact daycare parents themselves when looking for a place for the child. It is recommended that parents talk to two or more daycare parents before deciding on a stay. Daycare parents manage the enrollment of their children themselves. Hafnarfjörður Township subsidises stays with daycare parents outside Hafnarfjörður, should the parents choose to take their children to daycare parents outside of Hafnarfjörður. All about the daycare parents 

Preschool is the first school stage and the start of children’s schooling. Enrollment rules are in place for preschools in Hafnarfjörður that aim towards children getting preschool placement from 15 months old (depends on the month of birth). The main allocation of preschool stays is performed during spring each year for preschool places that become available when the oldest age group starts primary school. Enrollment is also performed in February, by availability. Other allocations are also evenly performed throughout the school year as preschool places become available due to moving or other reasons. All about the preschools

Hafnarfjörður is home to three swimming pools, all of which have their own uniqueness and charm. All the swimming pools have their own characteristics; Sundhöll Hafnarfjarðar has an old history and tranquil atmosphere, Ásvallalaug offers a family friendly environment and a heated room for the younger children, while Suðurbæjarlaug has a beautiful and well-structured outdoor area with an outdoor pool. Children 17 years and younger have free access to swimming pools. All about the swimming pools 

Power and growth can be found in Hafnarfjörður’s arts and culture, which is i.a. reflected in numerous annual and well-attended events. An event calendar listing all the events Hafnarfjarðarbær is involved in, in one way or another, or even additional events, can be found on the township’s webpage. The event calendar is currently open for registrations. All about the events 

The leisure activity grant from Hafnarfjarðarbær is meant for all children aged 6–18 years who are registered in organised sports and recreational activities. This involves a monthly grant for reduction of the membership fees. After electronic registration of the child with sports and leisure clubs, in or outside Hafnarfjörður, parents or legal guardians can choose to utilse the grant and deduct it from the participation fees. All about the leisure activity grants 

The right to social safety involves having an efficient system that ensures that the basic needs of all individuals are met. Hafnarfjarðarbær is committed to ensuring the financial and social safety of residents and provides financial assistance for the support of individuals and families that are not able to provide for themselves or their families without assistance and have legal domicile within the municipality. All about the social support 

The aim of the Child Protection Services is to ensure that children living in unacceptable conditions or children jeopardising their own health and development receive the necessary help. Child Protection Services makes efforts to support families in their upbringing role and to take action for the protection of specific children, when appropriate. All about the child protection services