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…
Personal Stories
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…
All I Want For Mother’s Day is a Little Hygge
As featured in NPR Jefferson’s Pubic Radio It’s not a hug. It’s hygge (roughly pronounced “HOO-guh”), the Danish word for “cozy togetherness.” Now, the…
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 Only Thing You Need to Survive the “Terrible Twos” – With Your Sanity Intact
Ever since our newest little one was born, I can barely manage to brush my teeth every day, let alone string together a coherent thought in…
The One Thing You Can Give Your Toddler to Get Better Behavior
From the time my son was 12 months old until he reached age 24 months, it’s conservative to estimate he bit nearly fifty other…
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