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…
Authenticity
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…
The gift of an unhappy ending
Interview with Iben Sandahl for motherco In watching current children’s media and reading new children’s books, it seems like conflicts are always resolved…
why happy endings don’t make us that happy
As featured in “The Local” Have you ever that feeling when leaving a feel-good movie where you didn’t actually feel that good? Where, despite…
Let’s Talk about Sex The Danish Way
When I heard the words “Mads stikker sin tissemand ind i Emilia’s tissekone” “Matt sticks his penis into Emilia’s vagina” I was sure I…
Why I told my daughter she has a vagina
I finally did it. I told my daughter she had a vagina. She was 5 at the time and it was a big moment…