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The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

Book by Jessica Joelle Alexander · 36 quotes · Parenting, Children, Parenting Advice

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The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids Quotes

“Happiness is quality time with friends and family. Incorporate higgle to everyday life to guarantee it.”

“We must remain calm as parents and try not to lose control of ourselves, when we become parents. For how can we expect our kids to control themselves if we can’t do it? That seems unfair.”

“Self-deception is the worst kind of deception and is a dangerous message to send to our kids. They will learn to do the same.”

“Life consists of many different stories. A person has not just one but countless life stories that weave in between each other and together create exactly that specific life and that specific human being.”

“Children are constantly focused on their parents and will mirror them. Therefore, what they experience in the home will be crucial for their empathy development. Parents have a big responsibility because they are the primary example of empathy and must practice being empathic themselves.”

“Remember to distinguish the behavior from the child, because here isn't a bad child, just bad behavior.”

“If we change the way we see our children, the way they see themselves will change. Always look for the good.”

“Stop worrying about what others think of you or your child's behaviour. Focus on doing what is right for your children, and believe in that success.”

“We have to model honesty for our children and let them know that it is OK to feel all of their emotions.”

“There aren´t always good reasons for a child´s emotions, or easy solutions for them, but by at least acknowledging them and trying not to judge them, we are teaching respect. Imagine if adults´ emotional states were constantly disregarded as ridiculous, unnecessary, or wrong and we were told how to feel instead.”

“Stop worrying about what others think of you and your child's behaviour. Focus on doing what is right for your children, and believe in that success.”

“Worrying about life’s circumstances of those I love, but over which I have no control is a dangerous, never-ending and pointless game to play.”

“We sometimes think we are helping kids by pushing them to perform or learn faster, but leading them in the right moment of their development will yield much better results—not only because of the learning itself, which will surely be more pleasurable, but because the children will be more assured of the mastery of their skills, since they feel more in charge of acquiring them.”

“I really do believe stories about the struggles of life do help foster resilient and happy children. They make Tips children understand the whole spectrum of life.”