The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know about Raising Confident, Capable Kids, Paperback/Jessica Joelle Alexander

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: P lay is essential for development and well-being. A uthenticity fosters trust and an "inner compass." R eframing helps kids cope with setbacks and look on the bright side. E mpathy allows us to act with kindness toward others. N o ultimatums means no power struggles, lines in the sand, or resentment. T ogetherness 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. **As seen on Yahoo, Salon, MindBodyGreen, Parents, and more** **International bestseller -- translated into 20 languages**