Helen Russell
Helen Russell
BONUS! How to Raise a Viking audiobook extract
BONUS! How to Raise a Viking audiobook extract
BONUS! How to Raise a Viking audiobook extract
Wednesday 20th March 2024
Discover how Nordic traditions shape resilient kids in Helen Russell's 'How to Raise a Viking'. An exclusive audiobook extract awaits!
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Episode Overview
- Nordic children benefit from extensive outdoor play, even in harsh weather.
- Danish healthcare during pregnancy is minimalist yet effective.
- The Finnish baby box provides essential items for newborns and promotes safe sleep.
- High taxes in Nordic countries contribute to social equality and overall happiness.
- Danish parents favour hand-me-downs and second-hand items over new purchases.
Vikings don't change their lifestyle just because they're pregnant.
Ever wondered what makes Nordic children so unique? In this episode of 'How To Be Sad with Helen Russell', you'll get an exclusive sneak peek into Helen's new audiobook, 'How to Raise a Viking'. After living in Denmark for over a decade, Helen shares her observations on the distinctive ways Nordic kids are raised. From outdoor play in harsh weather to minimal medical interventions during pregnancy, the Danish approach is truly fascinating.
You'll hear about the practicalities of Viking childbirth, the minimalist lifestyle, and the community's supportive healthcare system. Helen's humorous and heartfelt narrative offers a window into the cultural norms that shape resilient and happy children in Denmark. She touches on everything from the famous Finnish baby box to the thrifty nature of Danish parents who favour hand-me-downs over brand-new baby gear.
The episode also explores the benefits of high taxes in creating a more equal society, which ultimately contributes to the happiness and well-being of its citizens. What can you learn from the Vikings about parenting? A lot, it turns out. Helen's anecdotes are both entertaining and enlightening, providing practical tips that you can try at home. Whether it's rethinking your approach to baby showers or understanding the importance of free healthcare, there's something valuable for everyone.
Tune in to discover how these ancient traditions have evolved into modern practices that support both parents and children. It's a refreshing take on parenting that might just inspire you to adopt some Viking wisdom in your own life. So, why not give it a listen and see what you can take away from the Viking way of raising kids?