Iben Sandahl: The Danish Way - Raising Happy, Confident & Thriving Kids

Episode Summary

Welcome back to the show! 

Today we have a wonderful guest - someone’s work I so admire.  Iben is the real deal, and today we are talking all things parenting! How can we raise happy, healthy, thriving children? If you're a parent, you dont wan't to miss this episode.

In This Episode

1. Let’s kick it off - What is the Danish Way of Parenting?
2. The Danish culture is known for its strong focus on community support and creating a sense of belonging. How can we as parents incorporate elements of the Danish community mindset into our parenting to enhance our child's social development and overall well-being? 
3. How can parents strike a balance between providing guidance… and allowing their children to develop their independence and decision-making skills? It’s such a fine line 
4. Which reminds me of all the different parenting trends. Helicopter. Free range. Minimalist. How do we navigate this. How do we choose what feels right for us parents - we are bombarded with information overload. How can we filter out that noise?
5. In the age of digital technology, how can parents navigate and ensure their children's healthy relationship with screens and devices?
6. What are some key tips for raising emotionally resilient children in today's fast-paced and often stressful world?
7. How can parents effectively address and manage challenging behaviors in children, such as tantrums or defiance?
8. What are some practical techniques for improving communication with children of different ages? We all know that teens especially and those with few words often! How was your day? Fine. How do we get them to open up?
9. How can parents create a nurturing and supportive home environment that promotes children's overall well-being and mental health?
10. Tell me about your new book The Danish way of Raising Teens 

 

About Iben Sandahl

Iben Sandahl is a globally recognized public speaker, author, psychotherapist, and educator with extensive experience in child psychology and education. She is renowned for co-authoring "The Danish Way of Parenting," a book that uncovers the parenting secrets of the world's happiest people. This book has benefited parents from diverse backgrounds in raising exceptionally happy and well-adjusted children.

    

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The Danish Way of Parenting

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Teaching people globally how to prioritize self-care, Erica Diamond is a Certified Life Coach and Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Lifestyle and Parenting Correspondent on Global TV,Founder of Bliss Essential (BlissEssential.co), Professional Speaker, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Course Creator of Busy To Bliss (BusyToBliss.com), and The Burnout Rescue Blueprint, Author of the bestselling new release List Your Goals Journal, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®),

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