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The Danish Way of Parenting
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A non-radical perspective on two societies
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Respected Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin Dancy explains the different stages of learning that children go through from birth to age six, giving you the wisdom and understanding to enrich your child's natural development in the right way at the right time. A trusted classic for over 20 years, this newly revised edition contains updated resources and additional information on discipline, early childhood programs, toilet training, using home life as curriculum, and more. From language and cognitive development to appropriate toys, Dancy speaks up for a rational approach to child-rearing.
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a must for conscious parents
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Publisher's Summary
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 toward 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.
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- Flint
- 02-21-17
Positive and uplifting parenting book
This book was encouraging and positive. Sometimes parenting books can leave us feeling like we are failing. The Danish Way of Parenting is encouraging and simple and full of good ideas to live more peacefully with your tribe.
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- Jolene
- 11-18-16
Wow what an awesome way to go about parenting
loved it what a great concept to parent with realistic optimism.
it was a quick easy listen with a great narrative
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- meltedarts
- 09-10-16
changed my way of thinking not just how I parent
this really had an impact on how I thought about things and the way I spoke and listening to it kind of refrain from the way but I deal with things not only with my child but with myself
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- Ashlynn Mitchell - Mamabear Fitness
- 11-16-17
Changed My Broken Approach to Parenting
I grew up in a home that was very authoritarian meaning it’s my way or the highway. It wasn’t OK to disagree and it wasn’t OK to experience emotions. I also grew up being spanked with a wooden spoon. Does that sound normal?
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- claudia casallas torres
- 10-29-17
great book
I loved it. this book helped me to relax, in moments of parenting stress. I recommend it to everyone and as myself it's a must to read again book for members of stress.
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- Fern Law
- 06-02-17
Delightful and refreshing!
Loved it. Great advise for parenting that works well for grandparents too. Highly recommend it.
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- Tamara Aviv
- 11-27-16
Fascinating read
Great to get a perspective from such a great culture about on so many important aspects pertaining to parenthood and to fulfilling life in general.
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- Rachel H.
- 09-24-16
Obvious parenting tips unrelated to Danes
Do you think it's a bad idea to label your kid, "lazy?" Do you thinking having empathy is a good thing? Congratulations! You already have the level of info that's in this book. Close to nothing in this book has anything to do with Danish culture- it's all run of the mill, common sense (read: obvious) advice.
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- customer
- 11-27-19
This parenting approach feels right
This book was an encouragement for me; it reinforced my personal approach to parenting. And I really liked the reframing section. It also helped me understand some things in my marriage. I grew up in Eastern Europe and my husband grew up in the US. This book (and especially the last chapter) made me realize that some difficulties in understanding and communication that we used to have were due growing up in very different (collectivistic vs individualistic) societies.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 10-12-19
Not much to apply on real life
It was not for me. It is more about Danish people mindset, there is not much information what to apply on real life with children.