In Iceland, gender equality isn’t up for debate — it’s daily life. Meet Margrét, Hjalti, and their kids, who show us what parenting looks like when both parents share the load. From equal paid leave to preschool for basically everyone, Icelandic families are quietly rewriting the rules. Euromaxx reporter Hallie Rawlinson asks: What are Icelandic parents doing better?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Equality starts at home
00:39 Iceland = No. 1 in gender equality
01:14 Meet the family
02:39 Affordable childcare
02:58 The Hjalli model
03:22 Child benefits & paid leave
04:18 Swimming in Icelandic culture
05:20 Dinner, darkness & daily life
06:30 Calm parenting, big impact
#dweuromaxx #parenting #iceland
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CREDITS
Report: Gönna Ketels, Hallie Rawlinson
Camera: Robert Richter
Edit: Andreas Hyronimus
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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