What is so different about the Danish Way of play?
We all want our kids to be happy. And happiness is something the Danes have supposedly figured out. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and…
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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…
10 Principles for Family Play
We’ve said it once and we’ve said it a gazillion times—play is vitally important. Both for your kids and for yourself. Which is a…
Is the Secret to Danish Happiness Hidden in LEGO?
We have all thought about what it means to be a parent from time to time, but have you ever wondered how our culture…
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…
Let Kids Play Outside
This weekend I celebrated my daughter’s 14-years birthday with our entire family. At one point I’m in the garden with my beautiful 3-years-old niece…
Is it valuable to remove the educational element in play and just let children have a good time?
“Can’t we just play?” My children would often ask me this question when they were younger. It was one of the most recurring questions…
How to raise your child to be happy – Danish style
There is no precise recipe for ensuring your child a happy life. There are, however, a few important ingredients that should be present in…
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