The Danish Way of Parenting

The Danish Way of Parenting (2014) explores the core principles of Danish parenting that contribute to Denmark’s status as the happiest country in the world and its success in raising well-adjusted children. It offers practical guidance for parents worldwide on how to implement proven Danish parenting strategies, promising to help create happier, more confident children through methods that have been successful in Denmark for generations.

• New parents ready to create positive habits from day one
• Established parents looking for a calmer, gentler approach
• Carers and educators seeking playful development strategies that work

Jessica Joelle Alexander is an American author, journalist, and cultural researcher who married into a Danish family, which sparked her interest in understanding and sharing Danish parenting practices with a global audience. 

Iben Dissing Sandahl is a Danish psychotherapist, family counselor, and parent educator with over 20 years of experience working with families, bringing both professional expertise and Danish cultural insight to her collaborative work on Danish parenting methods.