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…
Tiger Moms, European Style: Dirt, Sharp Knives, Matches, Romantic Sleepovers
By Ellen Gamerman Parents seeking an edge have a shelf of new books on foreign styles of child-rearing; “mud kitchens,” free play, chocolate sprinkles…
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…
Psychology Today interviews Iben Sandahl: Authenticity and positive reframing can help raise confident kids.
By Robert A. Lavine Since Danish children, as well as adults, regularly place at or near the top in global surveys of satisfaction and…
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…