
The Danish Way Gets the Royal Treatment
When I married a Dane over 20 years ago and came to Denmark for the first time, I was a self-proclaimed “non-maternal person”. I…
When I married a Dane over 20 years ago and came to Denmark for the first time, I was a self-proclaimed “non-maternal person”. I…
My children attend a big primary school on the lower north shore in Sydney. The school has a reputation for academic excellence, so the…
As parents, we spend the majority of our time and energy creating unbreakable bonds with our children as well as a stable foundation to…
Denmark has constantly been voted as one of the happiest countries on earth for over 40 years in a row. As an American married…
As an author and cultural researcher, I spend a lot of time in Danish homes and schools exploring parenting and education. I’ve especially focused…
When was the last time you had “me-time” and how did you spend that time? Three weeks ago I went to get a full…
As an American married to a Dane, I have spent more than 15 Christmases in Denmark to date. Christmas truly is magical time of…
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…
“Mommmmmmy, I am bored. I don’t know what to do – can you please come play with me?” I just got home from work…
The absence of parental presence can lead children to create alternative “surviving” strategies. I know that all parents want the best for their kids….