6 Signs You May be Danish at Christmas
As an American married to a Dane, I have spent more than 15 Christmases in Denmark to date. Christmas truly is magical time of…
5 Tips to Help Your Child Cope With Anxiety
Do not be afraid to talk about all feelings. There’s a reason they show up! Some years ago, my family was hit by several…
5 Tips to talking about sex The Danish Way
Anyone who has children has been there in some way shape or form. We find ourselves in situations related to the body or general…
Unresolved Ultimatums
We have all been there. We are tired, our kids are disobeying or not listening to us, and despite our best efforts, they continue…
Don’t Worry If Your Child Is Bored
“Mommmmmmy, I am bored. I don’t know what to do – can you please come play with me?” I just got home from work…
10 Principles for Family Play
We’ve said it once and we’ve said it a gazillion times—play is vitally important. Both for your kids and for yourself. Which is a…
The Idea of Praise
“You are the best”, “oh my – what you did was just brilliant”, “you are a genius” and “absolutely fantastic”. Words and sentences like…
When children’s loneliness turns into a fantasy world
The absence of parental presence can lead children to create alternative “surviving” strategies. I know that all parents want the best for their kids….
How You Think and What You Say is Crucial to How You Manage Life
Be better at “reframing” and help your child become happier and more resilient. “I have told you 100 times that you should stop hitting…
Is the Secret to Danish Happiness Hidden in LEGO?
We have all thought about what it means to be a parent from time to time, but have you ever wondered how our culture…