Jessica Joelle Alexander

Iben Sandahl

What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and what are the secrets of Danish parents for raising happy, confident, succesful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical guide brings together the insights of a licensed psychotherapist and a mom -- a Dane and an American married to a Dane, respectively -- on the habits of the happiest families on earth.

What the Happiest People in the World Know about Raising Confident, Capable Kids

The Danish Way of Parenting

International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is essential for development and well-being. Authenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." Reframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. Empathy allows us to act with kindness toward others. No ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. Togetherness is a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day. The Danes call this hygge--and it's a fun, cozy way to foster closeness. Preparing meals together, playing favorite games, and sharing other family traditions are all hygge. (Cell phones, bickering, and complaining are not!) With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

Discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world-and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, succesful kids, year after year' This upbeat and practical guide reveals the habits of the happiest families on earth. With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, the authors present six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is essential for development and well-being. Authenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." Reframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. Empathy allows us to act with kindness towards others. No ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. Togetherness is a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day. The Danes call this hygge-and it's a simple yet meaningful way to foster a close bond. A revealing and fresh take on cross-cultural parenting advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Sarah Zobel

Flere og flere børn har symptomer på stress. Det gør ondt i maven, mor er omsorgsfuld hjælp til forældre – uden løftede pegefingre, men med ærlige historier fra forfatternes (uperfekte) liv som mødre og fra begges psykologiske praksis. Gennemgående ville mange børn få det langt bedre, hvis forældre så ærligt på sig selv og deres eget liv. Børneopdragelse handler ikke om at fikse børnene – men om at kunne mærke sig selv. Børn spørger os nemlig hver dag: "Ser du mig?" "Er jeg værdsat?" "Hvordan gør jeg en forskel i dit liv?" Svarer vi ikke med nærvær, ærlighed og sårbarhed, taber vi den dybe relation, der er helt afgørende for børns trivsel.

Iben Sandahl

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