Ep. 24 - Secrets of The Danish Way of Parenting with Jessica Joelle Alexander

Moms, sometimes we throw our hands up and wonder if we’re parenting our children the right way, literally questioning the philosophy behind our decisions. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Danish approach to parenting—a method that has gained global attention for its focus on balance, respect, and emotional well-being. Our guest, Jessica Joelle Alexander, is co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting and she offers practical tips on how to incorporate these ideals into our own daily practices. After all, Denmark has been recognized for decades as one of the happiest cultures in the world.  Interestingly, Jessica is an American who married a Dane and together they’re raising two children. With this unique perspective she shares:* the Danish word hygge (pronounced "HOO-gah"), a feeling of warmth and comfort that comes from slowing down and enjoying togetherness* the stark contrast between self-confidence and self-esteem that Danish culture values* the incredible way in which Danish parents reframe a situation to look at a positive side* the powerful reason parents need to reframe how we judge our kids* a system for “certifying” kids before giving them a cell phone to prove they are ready to be good digital citizenYou can find Jessica on Instagram @jessicaljoellealexander or at her websites Jessicajoellealexander.com  & TheDanishWay.comFind us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]