Expert Interview
Video Interview with Jessica Joelle Alexander
December 11, 2020
Description
In this interview, Jessica Joelle Alexander discusses:
- The concept of treating children with respect from the start, and ongoing throughout their childhood
- What makes Danish homes more peaceful (what does “hygge” have to do with it — and what IS it, anyway?)
- How we can get out of “achievement” mode and trust children to grow through play; following their own natural paths
- Empathy and honesty, and how to nurture them from a very young age
- Modeling positivity for children in a way that’s authentic and helpful
- What happens when we shelter our kids too much from real life — and what to do instead
Her matter-of-fact demeanor and intelligence, coupled with her subtle yet engaging wit, make this interview a “must watch.”
The Experts
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Author, Journalist, Danish Parenting Expert and Cultural Researcher
Jessica Joelle Alexander
Best selling Author, Journalist, Danish Parenting Expert and Cultural Researcher. Her book “The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know about Raising Confident Capable Kids” is published in over 28 countries. Her work has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, BBC World News, NY Times, Huffington Post, The Atlantic and many more. She speaks four languages and lives in Europe with her Danish husband and two children.
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