47: Parenting The Danish Way

'In Danish culture, the most important thing a child can do is play.' Jessica on how to parent the Danish way.   Jessica Joelle Alexander is a Bestselling Author, Danish Parenting Expert, Columnist, Speaker, and Cultural Researcher. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, BBC World News, Time, Vanity Fair, NPR, Huffington Post, Salon, The Atlantic, and many more. The Danish Way of Parenting is one of the most sold parenting books of all time and her books have been published in over 30 countries. She has been a spokesperson for LEGO and gives talks on parenting, leadership, and wellbeing around the world. She is a regular columnist for The Copenhagen Post and currently researches and writes for UC Berkley’s Toward Belonging Center.   In this episode we'll discuss: The Danish parenting culture Approach parenting with connection Maintaining a strong bonding with our kids The beauty of Hygge in a family   Show links: Jessica Alexander Website: https://www.jessicajoellealexander.com/ Follow Jessica Here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicajoellealexander/ Download our Holiday Ready Workbook Here: https://bit.ly/wmpholidaychallenge