{"id":60369,"date":"2025-02-15T13:14:17","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T13:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/?post_type=event&#038;p=60369"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:57:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:57:31","slug":"lecture-on-harmful-substances-in-childrens-local-environment","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/event\/lecture-on-harmful-substances-in-childrens-local-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Lecture on harmful substances in childrens local environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Parents, guardians, and all interested parties are invited to a lecture on substances in children\u2019s surroundings, presented by the Executive Director of the Nordic Swan in Iceland.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lecture will explore harmful substances in our surroundings and why children are more exposed to their effects. We will discuss the dangers of different substances and how to minimize children\u2019s exposure through simple solutions, informed product choices, and correct product usage. Multiple questions will be explored during the lecture such as:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Which substances in children\u2019s surroundings are harmful to their health?<br \/>\n\u2013 Why are children particularly vulnerable to these substances?<br \/>\n\u2013 What effects do these substances have?<br \/>\n\u2013 Where are they most commonly found?<br \/>\n\u2013 What alternative products can be used?<br \/>\nThe event will take place in the children\u2019s library at the Nordic House, and guests are welcome to bring their children.\u00a0Coffee and light morning refreshments will be provided, and attendance is free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker<\/strong>:<br \/>\nGu\u00f0r\u00fan Lilja Kristinsd\u00f3ttir, Executive Director of the Nordic Swan in Iceland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/svanurinn.is\/\">https:\/\/svanurinn.is\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For whom?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lecture is relevant for all people interested or who have been are in relation to children and children\u2019s development. These could include:\u00a0 Parents \/ Guardians, Grandparents, Preschool and school staff, Anyone working with children, Anyone interested in children\u2019s well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessibility in the Nordic House<\/strong>:<br \/>\nThe children\u2019s library at the Nordic House is open to everyone. Wheelchair access is available via an elevator from the main entrance through the exhibition space Hvelfing.<\/p>\n<p>An accessible restroom and baby-changing facilities are available on the main floor. Library staff are available for further information and assistance if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: Tuesday \u2013 Sunday, 10:00\u201317:00.<br \/>\nThe library and all events are free of charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents, guardians, and all interested parties are invited to a lecture on substances in children\u2019s surroundings, presented by the Executive Director of the Nordic Swan in Iceland. The lecture will explore harmful substances in our surroundings and why children are more exposed to their effects. We will discuss the dangers of different substances and how [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":60235,"template":"","event-categories":[6],"class_list":["post-60369","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event-categories-children","no-banner-image"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/60369","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60369"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nordichouse.is\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-categories?post=60369"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}