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1 " 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. "
― Iben Dissing Sandahl , The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids
2 " I am touched by your kindness and loving comments on how the messages from the Danish way of Parenting - which comes from my heart - have changed your and your children's lives. Each and every one I keep in my personal treasure chest. Your support means everything. "
3 " Help your child see others' emotions as well as experiencing his or her own without imposing your judgment. "
4 " 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. "
5 " 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. "
6 " When your kids get excited, let them have that feeling and share the excitement with them. Sharing makes it bigger. "
7 " Through play, children experience a greater confidence in their bodies, surroundings and themselves. They become familiar with what they can and cannot do. "
― Iben Dissing Sandahl , Play The Danish Way
8 " Traditions are important because they connect people. And we all need to feel a part of something bigger. Family values can be converted into powerful routines and create strong and meaningful traditions. Traditions don´t have to be BIG and time-consuming arrangements, instead it is the atmosphere and energy you decide to put into the arrangement that matters. "
9 " Think of the things you most dislike hearing in yourselves and then put a mirror up. That is what you will get from your child. "
10 " I am not impressed by money, social status or job title. I am impressed by the way someone treats other human beings. "
11 " Surround yourself with friends and family who want to practice empathy and kindness. New mothers and parents are the ones who can benefit enormously from this support - we all can. "
12 " Children do the best they can, with the resources they have! "
13 " The ability to reframe negative situations is a key element to being resilient. "
14 " Reframing is directly related to the language we use – both out loud and in our head. So not only does reframing change our brain chemistry, but it helps how we interpret pain, fear, anxiety, and the like. The same goes for our children. "
15 " I am touched by your kindness and loving comments on how the messages from the Danish way of Parenting - which comes from my heart - have changed your and your children's lives. Each and every one I keep in my personal treasure chest. Your support means everything! "
16 " The concept of togetherness and hygge has so many implications but essentially it is putting yourself aside for the benefit of the whole. "
17 " 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. "
18 " Being aware of yourself and choosing your behavior is the first step towards powerful life change. "
19 " Children's play is a way to express innate, spontaneous creativity. "
20 " Give children kindness, presence, and respect to help them develop a deeper sense of empathy. The art of seeing and meeting others as they are. "
