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…
Personal Stories
A Lesson From Denmark about Helping Kids dealing with Anxiety
My children attend a big primary school on the lower north shore in Sydney. The school has a reputation for academic excellence, so the…
Learning to Let Go
As parents, we spend the majority of our time and energy creating unbreakable bonds with our children as well as a stable foundation to…
Hygge Family Bonding: 7 Things I learned from the happiest people in the world
Denmark has constantly been voted as one of the happiest countries on earth for over 40 years in a row. As an American married…
Need to Hit the Reset Button? Try the Danish word “Pyt”
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…
Two Minutes With Iben Sandahl, Mama to Ida, aged 18 years and Julie, aged 15 years
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…
6 Signs You May be Danish at Christmas
As an American married to a Dane, I have spent more than 15 Christmases in Denmark to date. Christmas truly is magical time of…
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…
Don’t Worry If Your Child Is Bored
“Mommmmmmy, I am bored. I don’t know what to do – can you please come play with me?” I just got home from work…
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….