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…
Empathy
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…
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…
Hygge babies: Here’s why infants in Denmark cry less than in other countries
As featured in Salon A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics has concluded that Danish babies cry less than babies in other countries, and…
These are the countries where babies cry the most
As Featured in Quartz For new parents, there are few things more unsettling than an inconsolable infant. There’s an endless stream of books and…
British babies cry the most, Danish babies the least. Why?
A new report says that babies in the UK, Italy and Canada cry the most, while Danes, Germans and Japanese babies cry the least….
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…
THE DANISH WAY OF PARENTING: HELP YOUR CHILDREN BECOME HAPPY SIBLINGS
From hugs and kisses to screams and shouts. Sometimes the relationships between siblings can be anything but rosy. But patience, conflicts and love can…
How to “Hygge” this Thanksgiving : 5 tips to guarantee more happiness
As featured in Huffington Post Turkey day is upon us and many of us are fretting over ingredients, travel plans and general excitement and…
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…