Finnish Parenting

Forget hygge - it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind, and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows listeners how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering book shows us how to achieve it.

If you ask a Finn, they will likely be as baffled as you are. That’s why Melanie Dower, an expat who has been living in Finland for the past decade, has taken up the charge. Her vantage as an outsider entrenched in Finnish culture uniquely positions her to identify the keys to Finnish happiness that elude the rest of the world and that Finns take for granted. From sauna to strong social safety nets, Finnish life is made up of a constellation of habits and structures that leave its residents relaxed, healthy, and fulfilled.

Sisu is a powerful mindset that makes Finland one of the happiest countries in the world, despite long winters, social isolation, and a history of challenging times. In Everyday Sisu, journalist Katja Pantzar explores the simple practices that make Finnish life so stable, sustainable, and healthy for body and mind, even when life doesn't go as planned. You'll discover ways to boost your mental and physical resilience to face life’s challenges head-on.

In "Arctic Paradise: The Paradox of Finnish Happiness," discover the intricate tapestry of Finland's contented society, where radiant joys intertwine with subtle shadows. This insightful non-fiction journey peels back the layers of Finnish happiness, revealing not just its vibrant facets but also the nuanced complexities shaping the nation's emotional landscape.

Mitä hyvä itsetunto oikein tarkoittaa? Ja miten sellaisen voi saada? Entä kuinka tukea lasta, jotta hänelle rakentuisi vahva itsetunto? Miksi toiset vaikuttavat olevan kuin luonnostaan itsevarmempia kuin toiset? Sosiaalipsykologi Janne Viljamaa antaa neuvoja itsetunnon kohottamiseen. Hänen mukaansa tie hyvään itsetuntoon käy itsetuntemuksen kautta – hyvä itsetunto tarvitsee vakaan pohjan, jossa vahvistua.

Eroaminen pitkästä parisuhteesta on yksi suurimpia vastoinkäymisiä, joita ihminen saattaa elämänsä aikana kohdata. Kuinka koettelemuksesta voi selvitä? Miten analysoida, mistä ero pohjimmiltaan johtui? Milloin on oikea aika alkaa tapailla uusia kumppaniehdokkaita?