The Danish Way of Raising Teens by Iben Dissing Sandahl - Paperback Parenting Guide for Parents of Teenagers - Piatkus

Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780349435732 Publisher: Piatkus (Little, Brown Book Group) Audience: Parents, carers and educators of teenagers Overview The Danish Way of Raising Teens is a warm, research-informed guide from psychotherapist Iben Dissing Sandahl, co-author of the international bestseller The Danish Way of Parenting. Focused squarely on adolescence, it distils ten core Danish principles — trust, authenticity, freedom with responsibility, and calm boundary-setting — into practical strategies parents can use straight away. Ideal for anyone navigating mood swings, independence battles or school pressure, this paperback offers a hopeful, values-led alternative to anxious, reactive parenting during the teenage years. About the Book Denmark consistently ranks among the happiest nations on earth, and in this follow-up to her bestselling first book, Iben Dissing Sandahl turns her attention to the teenage years specifically. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a narrative psychotherapist, family counsellor and teacher, she explores why Danish adolescents grow into some of the most well-adjusted, emotionally secure young adults in the world — and how any family can adopt the same mindset. The book unpacks ten themes unique to the teenage phase, including trust, avoiding ultimatums, embracing individuality, and balancing freedom with responsibility, alongside the concept of efterskoles (Denmark's unique folk high schools that foster independence). Rather than offering rigid rules, Sandahl presents a compassionate framework built on authenticity and connection, helping parents move away from fear-based discipline towards a relationship rooted in mutual respect. Real-life examples and reflective exercises throughout make the ten principles easy to apply at home, in the classroom, or in youth work settings. Written in a warm, accessible style, it's a natural companion to The Danish Way of Parenting for families whose children have grow