Is a "Viking" Childhood a Happier Childhood (with Helen Russell)?

<p>Nordic countries are known to be happy - so should we all raise our children like the Scandinavians do? British parent Helen Russell moved to Denmark and was shocked that Danish children play outside in all weathers; are given sharp tools and they're shown how to light matches.</p> <p>In her book <a href="https://www.helenrussell.co.uk/books/how-to-raise-a-viking/"><em>The Danish Secret to Happy Kids: How the Viking Way of Raising Children Makes Them Happier, Healthier, and More Independent</em></a>, Helen explains why play, risk and independence are the cornerstones of "viking" parenting.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>This series on parenting coincides with Dr Laurie's&nbsp;new free online class, The&nbsp;<em>Science of Wellbeing for Parents</em> which is available now at <a href="https://www.coursera.org/">Coursera.org</a>. You can sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://drlauriesantos.com/parents">drlauriesantos.com/parents</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio....