The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

'A shining alternative to high-stress modern parenting, and families from New Delhi to New York will shout with joy' Heather Shumaker, author of It's OK Not to Share and It's OK to Go Up the Slide 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 guide reveals the six essential principles that have been working for parents in Denmark for decades: - Play: 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: no power struggles or resentment - Togetherness: a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day A revealing and fresh take on 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.

About the Author :
Jessica Joelle Alexander (Author) Jessica Alexander is an American author, columnist, and cultural trainer. She graduated with a B.S. in psychology and went on to teach communication and writing skills in Scandi­navia and Central Europe. She has been married to a Dane for thirteen years and has always been passionate about cul­tural differences. She speaks four languages and lives in Rome with her husband and two children, Sophia and Sebastian. Iben Sandahl (Author) Iben Dissing Sandahl is a certified coach, author, and licensed narrative psychotherapist, MPF, with a private practice just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. She specializes in counseling families and children. Originally trained as a teacher, she worked for ten years in the Danish school system before earn­ing her degree in narrative psychotherapy. She is very passion­ate about her work and is regularly quoted in magazines, in newspapers, and on Danish national radio for her expert opinion. She is a wife and mother of two girls, Ida and Julie.

Review :
A powerful new method of raising children . . . who are 're­silient and emotionally secure' - in other words, exactly what we're all aiming for - Mother magazine Nordic cuisine, Nordic design, Nordic Noir - the list of suc­cessful cultural exports has been a never ending one over the last decade, and now you can add Nordic Nurture to the list. . . . It would appear that Danish mothers really do know best - The Post (Copenhagen) If the "grown- ups" of every nation put the principles outlined in The Danish Way into practice even 50 percent of their wak­ing lives, oh, the potential change to humanity. . . . Sometimes a book has the power to literally resculpt the world as we know it, bringing about changes to the next generation which could even make the word war a concept of the dim and dis­tant past. The Danish Way of Parenting really is every adult's Bible - The Glass House Girls Alexander's research and honest reflection on how her own parenting has been influenced and enhanced by her husband's Danish culture is a valuable resource for any parent struggling to hold up a mirror to the vulnerabilities in his or her own parenting style. Sandahl's research and personal and profes­sional experience as a Danish parent and psychotherapist re­inforce the idea that Danes really do have some brilliant natural insight into raising resilient and balanced children. Together, the authors create a thoughtfully written parenting guide that encourages self- eflection and provides useful ad­vice on how to best address common parenting challenges. The Danish Way of Parenting is a must read for parents coming from any culture A radical departure from the traditionally British way of parenting, this book has been an eye-opener -- I'm now attempting to put the theories into practice with my own mini Viking!