The Danish way of parenting
(Book)

Includes index.

Denmark, a small country famous for Hans Christian Andersen and the Little Mermaid, has consistently been voted as having the happiest people in the world for over 40 years in a row. In 2013 they were, again voted in first place by the World Happiness Report. What is the secret to their satisfied success? This deeply insightful book takes a look at the way Danish children are raised and offers a profound parenting theory that claims to be the at the crux of their continued happiness. Respected Danish psychotherapist and American author, Sandahl and Alexander, have teamed up to share some compelling research and experience that gives an eye-opening look at Danish parenting and life philosophy that yields some pretty powerful results. The results of which can be seen in the World Happiness report year after year. In the easy to remember acronym "parent"- play, authenticity, reframing, empathy, no ultimatums and togetherness or "hygge"- The Danish Way of parenting lays out the groundwork for how to raise happy kids, who go on to raise their own happy kids and the cycles repeats itself naturally. Alexander's personal experience as a mother married into the Danish culture and Sandahl's expert opinion as a respected psychotherapist along with numerous supporting studies, make it a fascinating read for parents and non-parents alike. By learning how to practice "hygge", empathy and reframing, individuals and whole families can start improving their wellbeing immediately! Sandahl and Alexander ask the reader to remove their cultural based parenting glasses for a moment and try on a "Danish Way" of seeing things. With this new perspective along with many helpful tips, The Danish Way can help people from any culture cultivate the happiest people in the world in their own backyard.