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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

By: Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Dissing Sandahl
Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest
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 'Among the most successful parenting resources of all time' iPaper

'A shining alternative to high-stress modern parenting, and families from New Delhi to New York will shout with joy' Heather Shumaker, author of It's OK Not to Share and It's OK to Go Up the Slide

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 guide reveals the six essential principles that have been working for parents in Denmark for decades:

- Play: essential for development and well-being
- 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 towards others
- No ultimatums: no power struggles or resentment
- Togetherness: a way to celebrate family time, on special occasions and every day

A revealing and fresh take on parenting advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world.©2016 Jessica Alexander Anthropology Customs & Traditions Denmark Europe Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
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I’ve been listening to parenting books for a while now and this is by far the most relatable, achievable and comforting of books I’ve listened to in a while.

All the advice is completely relatable, doesn’t seem unrealistic for busy, over tired parents who want to be better and try new approaches and enjoy parenting even more.

Some points are ones we already have adopted in our home, some are new, and some are just reassuring that we’re on the right path!

A Fantastic Listen and one you don’t want to put down!

Loved it!

The perfect listen & incredibly insightful!

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A must read for all parents. Simple and refreshing to read and very different to the British way of parenting.

Interesting and brilliant

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Having benefited from the practical, sage advice, my parenting improved greatly from the get go, with real results, I was amazed! In addition to parenting counsel, I derived personal development and growth, which was unexpected. I will re-read, as it’s that good. Narrated beautifully in a clear voice that held my attention easily on the subject matter. The book is not complicated and very compelling

Enriching read

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Definitely worth spending the time to listen to this book as it will modify the way you parent. Lots of simple tips and ways to interact with your little person to make the parenting task less harmful to both of you. We tend to parent the way we were parented, sometimes this default was not always best practice. Listen to this book and incorporate some of the ideas in the end I think you will feel much more confident in your parenting style. We don't have to be perfect but knowledge and reflection will improve us.

Parenting Tips

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I really enjoyed this book. A whole bunch of factors, some I'd thought of and was great to have confirmed by the Danish, other factors I'd never thought of and was very pleased to be introduced to. Also nice to be done in 3.5hrs.

Very satisfying listen

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