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107: Jessica Joelle Alexander | Danish Parenting Secrets: Raising Happy & Confident Kids
Manage episode 466371343 series 3443923
What makes Danish parenting unique, and how does it raise happy, resilient kids? In this episode, we talk with Jessica Joelle Alexander, bestselling author of The Danish Way of Parenting, about Denmark’s highly regarded child-rearing approach.
The Danish approach to raising children is shaped by principles from Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783–1872), a Danish pastor, philosopher, and educator who emphasized personal formation ("Dannelse") as equally important as academic education ("Uddannelse").
In the second half of our conversation, we shift into the digital world, where Jessica introduces her latest project, RaisingDigitalCitizens.com. She explains how parents can foster healthy relationships with technology, build trust, and guide children in navigating the online world safely.
🗓️ Recorded January 29th, 2025. 📍Åmarksgård, Denmark
📚 Learn more about Jessica Joelle Alexander’s work:
🔗 Jessica Joelle Alexander
- https://www.jessicajoellealexander.com
- https://www.facebook.com/jessicajoellealexander
- https://www.instagram.com/jessicajoellealexander
- https://x.com/jessicajoelle_
🔗 Raising Digital Citizens
- https://raisingdigitalcitizens.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Raising-Digital-Citizens/61554322417105/
- https://www.instagram.com/raisingdigitalcitizens
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/raising-digital-citizens/
🔗 The Danish Way
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Parenting the Danish Way (00:00:00)
2. Cultural Differences in Parenting and Education (00:07:15)
3. The Danish Approach to Education (00:19:31)
4. Parenting Styles and Safety Concerns (00:36:00)
5. Raising Digital Citizens Through Conversations (00:42:26)
6. Family Conversations About Digital Life (00:57:20)
7. Exploring Danish Education and Community (01:11:14)
8. Inspiring Perspectives on Danish Parenting (01:25:32)
129 episodes
Manage episode 466371343 series 3443923
What makes Danish parenting unique, and how does it raise happy, resilient kids? In this episode, we talk with Jessica Joelle Alexander, bestselling author of The Danish Way of Parenting, about Denmark’s highly regarded child-rearing approach.
The Danish approach to raising children is shaped by principles from Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783–1872), a Danish pastor, philosopher, and educator who emphasized personal formation ("Dannelse") as equally important as academic education ("Uddannelse").
In the second half of our conversation, we shift into the digital world, where Jessica introduces her latest project, RaisingDigitalCitizens.com. She explains how parents can foster healthy relationships with technology, build trust, and guide children in navigating the online world safely.
🗓️ Recorded January 29th, 2025. 📍Åmarksgård, Denmark
📚 Learn more about Jessica Joelle Alexander’s work:
🔗 Jessica Joelle Alexander
- https://www.jessicajoellealexander.com
- https://www.facebook.com/jessicajoellealexander
- https://www.instagram.com/jessicajoellealexander
- https://x.com/jessicajoelle_
🔗 Raising Digital Citizens
- https://raisingdigitalcitizens.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Raising-Digital-Citizens/61554322417105/
- https://www.instagram.com/raisingdigitalcitizens
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/raising-digital-citizens/
🔗 The Danish Way
PODCAST INFO
Podcast website: http://theconrad.family/podcast
YouTube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/theconradfamily365
Apple Podcasts: https://www.theconrad.family/apple
Spotify: https://theconrad.family/spotify
RSS: https://theconrad.family/rss
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Theconradfamily
Share a review: https://www.theconrad.family/review-our-podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.family
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theconradfamily
Chapters
1. Parenting the Danish Way (00:00:00)
2. Cultural Differences in Parenting and Education (00:07:15)
3. The Danish Approach to Education (00:19:31)
4. Parenting Styles and Safety Concerns (00:36:00)
5. Raising Digital Citizens Through Conversations (00:42:26)
6. Family Conversations About Digital Life (00:57:20)
7. Exploring Danish Education and Community (01:11:14)
8. Inspiring Perspectives on Danish Parenting (01:25:32)
129 episodes
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