Stories about the struggles of life can help foster resilient and happy children
When I grew up, I loved visiting my grandparents’ place. Often it was only my grandmother and I because my granddad worked and travelled…
Authenticity
Is Danish Happiness an Inside Job?
As featured in The Copenhagen Post Some weeks ago I was conducting research in Danish schools trying to gain a deeper understanding of how…
How to be a hygge parent
Had you, reader, at around tea time every day last September, been a fly on a wall in this writer’s kitchen, this is what…
ON PRACTICING MINDFULNESS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The holidays can often become a time where we’re left feeling stressed and overwhelmed, when it should be a time of connectedness and comfort….
Help! I don’t like my child’s new friend! – The Danish Way of Parenting
Michael is so much fun, your son says. But personally you think he’s a bad kid – what do you do? “Mum, can Michael…
How to recognize the signs of bullying and learn what to do
Unfortunately it is not uncommon for children to be exposed to bullying. Often children are too young to understand why it happens and what…
How to raise your child to be happy – Danish style
There is no precise recipe for ensuring your child a happy life. There are, however, a few important ingredients that should be present in…
How to handle thorny questions from children – The Danish Way
In Denmark we have a tradition of being direct, honest and speaking from the heart, when interacting with one another. Even so, many of…
The unexpected thing I learned from reading about death to my daughter
When I got in touch with the translator of Cry Heart but Never Break I was so excited to receive a copy. Finally, a…
Reading as the Danes Do: Why Denmark’s Tragic Tales Are Valuable for Kids
Similar to other cultures, we Danes use prose as a way to connect with our children and raise strong, healthy kids — but Danish…