The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander

The Danish Way of Parenting

What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Sandahl

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · August 9, 2016

International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year?

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Who it’s for
Parents seeking practical advice on raising confident and happy children
Themes
parenting techniques, child development, family togetherness
Pacing
Steady

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International bestseller As seen in The Wall Street Journal--from free play to cozy together time, discover the parenting secrets of the happiest people in the world What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, successful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical book presents six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is essential for development and well-being.

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Authenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." Reframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. Empathy allows us to act with kindness toward others. No ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. Togetherness is a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day. The Danes call this hygge--and it's a fun, cozy way to foster closeness. Preparing meals together, playing favorite games, and sharing other family traditions are all hygge. (Cell phones, bickering, and complaining are not!) With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.

Who it’s for

  • Parents seeking practical advice on raising confident and happy children
  • Readers interested in positive psychology and family well-being

Where it sits

Family & Relationships99%
Child Psychology55%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Motherhood
  • Family & Relationships
  • Raising School-Age Kids
Authors
Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Sandahl
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
August 9, 2016
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
parenting techniques · child development · family togetherness
Reading lane
Motherhood