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…
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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…
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…
BookS on MondaY: The Happiest Country for 40+ years and the values we can adopt for raising kids from THE DANISH WAY OF PARENTING
Denmark, home of Hans Christian Anderson and Lego toys, has been voted the happiest country in the world for 40 consecutive years, most recently…
6 Parenting Lessons from Denmark, the Happiest Country in the World
Denmark is the planet’s happiest nation, and part of its secret has to do with their people’s upbringing. Here’s how you can raise your…
Denmark has figured out how to teach kids empathy and make them happier adults
Empathy, or the ability to read another person’s emotions, is a critical life skill. Many fear children are losing it—and that they’ll be less…