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…
The Danish Secret to Cherishing Chores
When the pandemic first hit, I feared for how my family would cope in lockdown. I wondered if constantly being together might break us…
How to use reframing to comfort your child
Six sentences to use when you are at a loss for words when trying to explain the coronavirus to your child. At the moment,…
6 Tips for a potential Coronavirus Lockdown
As my family and many other families across Europe head into our second week of lockdown due to the coronavirus, it seems much of…
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…
Empathy? In Denmark they’re learning it in school
Denmark is one of the happiest countries in the world. This is according to the UN’s World Happiness Report, an important survey that since…
Parenting Is a Gift to Be Valued and Nurtured
One of the things I feel most passionate about is how we as parents have the ability to grow and become the most caring,…
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…
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…
