Finnish Parenting

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.

The happiest children don't have perfect lives; but they do have calm, consistent and clear parenting. That's why in Finland - ranked the happiest country in the world - parenting is shaped by sisu: a quiet strength that values steadiness over control, trust over pressure and resilience built...

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?