Is a "Viking" Childhood a Happier Childhood (with Helen Russell)?

Nordic countries are known to be happy - so should we all raise
our children like the Scandinavians do? British parent Helen
Russell moved to Denmark and was shocked that Danish children
play outside in all weathers; are given sharp tools and they're
shown how to light matches.


In her book The Danish Secret to Happy Kids: How the Viking Way
of Raising Children Makes Them Happier, Healthier, and More
Independent, Helen explains why play, risk and independence are
the cornerstones of "viking" parenting.    


This series on parenting coincides with Dr Laurie's new free
online class, The Science of Wellbeing for Parents which is
available now at Coursera.org. You can sign up
at drlauriesantos.com/parents.


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