I'm an American raising my kids in Norway. Full-time childcare costs $420 for two kids, and I get a $350 a month stipend.

05/12/2025, 10:54 AM
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I'm an American raising my kids in Norway. Full-time childcare costs $420 for two kids, and I get a $350 a month stipend.

Courtesy of Monica Virga Alborno

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats. It has been edited for length and clarity.

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