Jessica Joelle Alexander on the Danish way of parenting (and living) (#36)

<p>2:39 - first impressions about Danish culture.</p><p>6:24 - after reading hundreds of parenting books, Jessica still preferred the advice from her Danish family.</p><p>8:13 - the birth of the book.</p><p>9:49 - our default setting for parenting.</p><p>12:7 - authoritarian vs authoritative style of parenting.</p><p>15:7 - free play is better than structured activities for kids.</p><p>18:0 - we want our kids to win but happiness is not about winning.</p><p>20:30 - we are scared that our kids fall behind if they are just left to play.</p><p>23:37 - how play creates an internal locus of control.</p><p>26:4 - self-esteem is not built by giving praise.</p><p>31:25 - cultural difference in values, such as humility.</p><p>36:49 - the happiest country in the world doesn't like stories with happy endings.</p><p>40:4 - sad endings normalise all feelings and improve emotional intelligence.</p><p>41:40 - training empathy as a skill.</p><p>45:13 - cooperation is more important than competition.</p><p>46:55 - importance of reframing.</p><p>48:47 - difference in how Danish people approach divorce.</p><p>51:53 - Hygge: we-fulness.</p><p>55:57 - get in touch with Jessica.</p><p>You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: <a href="https://candourpodcast.com/jessica-joelle-alexander/" target="_blank">https://candourpodcast.com/jessica-joelle-alexander/</a></p>