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**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:**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\*\*** 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: 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** 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: 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. 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, succesful kids, year after year' This upbeat and practical guide reveals the habits of the happiest families on earth. With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, the authors present six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is 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 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 simple yet meaningful way to foster a close bond. A revealing and fresh take on cross-cultural 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. From the Trade Paperback edition 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, succesful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical guide reveals the habits of the happiest families on earth. With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, the authors present six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is 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 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 simple yet meaningful way to foster a close bond. A revealing and fresh take on cross-cultural 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.--back of book "What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and how do Danish parents raise happy, confident, succesful kids, year after year? This practical guide reveals the habits of the happiest families on earth. With illuminating examples and simple advice, the authors present six essential principles, which spell out P-A-R-E-N-T: Play is 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 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 simple yet meaningful way to foster a close bond."-- Adapted from page [4] of cover What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world--and what are the secrets of Danish parents for raising happy, confident, succesful kids, year after year? This upbeat and practical guide brings together the insights of a licensed psychotherapist and a mom -- a Dane and an American married to a Dane, respectively -- on the habits of the happiest families on earth. The book delivers fresh advice on how to: - Encourage free play - Foster authenticity and confidence - Nurture empathy - Emphasize teamwork over power struggles - Celebrate togetherness Filled with practical takeaways and inspiring examples, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world. Introduction: what's the secret to Danish happiness? Recognizing our default settings P is for play A is for authenticity R is for reframing E is for empathy N is for no ultimatums T is for togetherness and hygge Where do we go from here?