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…
Empathy
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…
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….
My best parenting tips
Finding Peace Within – A New Year’s Wish
When the mindset of “never good enough” is replaced ny “I am good enough.” The New Year marks the beginning of a fresh start…
Love isn’t enough
When external influences plant small seeds of fear in our children. By Iben Sandahl When Sophia was only four years old, it began. Her…
Life Changing School
One of the most interesting programs in Danish Schools, which we treasure a lot, is called “Klassen Tid” or “Class Time.” It’s one of…
THE IDEA OF PRAISE
By Iben Sandahl “You are the best”, “Oh my – what you did was just brilliant”, “You are a genius” and “Absolutely fantastic”. Words…
16 children’s books about the struggles of life + how to triumph
by Iben Sandahl When I was growing up, I loved visiting my grandparents’ place. Often it was only my grandmother and I, as my…
HOW TO BUILD EMOTIONS THE DANISH WAY
People ask me all the time what empathy training looks like in Denmark. Empathy is not talked about as a subject as such but…