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The Danish Way of Parenting

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids
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The Danish Way of Parenting explores parenting techniques from Denmark, considered one of the happiest countries in the world. The authors delve into Danish traditions and values, offering practical advice on how to foster creativity, autonomy, and psychological resilience in children. Through empathy, play, and a balanced approach to discipline, the book provides guidance for nurturing children's development in a positive and supportive environment.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in discovering a nurturing approach to raising happy and balanced children, inspired by Danish parenting principles. You'll enjoy it if you're keen on practical strategies to foster resilience, empathy, and a positive outlook in your family life.

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The Danish Way of Parenting

A practical parenting guide based on the philosophy that has made Denmark the happiest country in the world.

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What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world β€” and what are the secrets of Danish parents for raising happy, confident, successful kids, year after year?

This upbeat and practical guide brings together the insights of a licensed psychotherapist and a mum on the habits of the happiest families on earth.

The book delivers fresh advice on how to:

  • Encourage free play
  • Foster authenticity and confidence
  • Nurture empathy
  • Emphasize teamwork over power struggles
  • Celebrate togetherness

Filled with practical takeaways and inspiring examples, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.

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The Danish Way of Parenting receives praise for offering a refreshing and stress-reducing alternative to conventional parenting methods. It is lauded for its universal applicability, highlighting principles like reframing and hygge that resonate across cultures. Reviewers appreciate its alignment with Positive Parenting and commend its potential to foster resilience and emotional security in children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349414348

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Piatkus Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 134.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Jessica Joelle Alexander (Author)

Jessica Alexander is an American author, columnist, and cultural trainer. She graduated with a B.S. in psychology and went on to teach communication and writing skills in ScandiΒ­navia and Central Europe. She has been married to a Dane for thirteen years and has always been passionate about culΒ­tural differences. She speaks four languages and lives in Rome with her husband and two children, Sophia and Sebastian.

Iben Sandahl (Author)

Iben Dissing Sandahl is a certified coach, author, and licensed narrative psychotherapist, MPF, with a private practice just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. She specializes in counseling families and children. Originally trained as a teacher, she worked for ten years in the Danish school system before earnΒ­ing her degree in narrative psychotherapy. She is very passionΒ­ate about her work and is regularly quoted in magazines, in newspapers, and on Danish national radio for her expert opinion. She is a wife and mother of two girls, Ida and Julie.

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