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…
Happiness
New Year’s Resolution: Courage to Fail
As we head into 2018, it is the time of New Year’s resolutions being put to the test. Many if not most of us…
Hygge for the Holidays
As featured in Creative Child Magazine Would you like a cozier, happier holiday season in 2017? I think it would be a much needed…
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…
Danish Reframing Example
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…
Listen to the sound of success
“Mommy, can I walk the dog?” “No dear, you are not old enough.” “Can I climb the tree, dad?” “No, it’s too dangerous.” “I…
Do you know why free play is important for your children?
Let me tell you! Research shows that free play, alone or with friends, teaches children to be less anxious and more resilient, and it…
NEW BOOK: Play The Danish Way
I am so excited to announce my new book: Play The Danish Way. This book is about creating breaks and moments full of play…