Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!

This book was not quite what I expected. There is a lot of history in here, so I will say I found the information about Viking genetics to be super interesting. The cultural approach to teaching body positivity is also thought provoking and something we would not see in America. I think anyone interested in Danish culture and family dynamics should grab this one.

Helen Russell's memoir about raising children in Denmark is riveting. I really enjoyed the "What I've Learned About..." at the end of each chapter. I so wish that we could raise children this way in the US without seeming like lazy neglectful parents.

I wanted to love this more than I did. It felt like another play on the success in books re: french culture or how europeans do it better, but it meandered a bit and didn't give as many practical tips as I really wanted from a book like this.

The Danish Secret to Happy Kids is a must-read book by parents. It has several tips in raising happy and confident kids, a few of them such as exposing kids more to nature and letting them work with real tools. It feels cozy and informative as all the other books in series.

The book was beautifully written. The author made careful word choices that were very impactful. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it.

I was unfortunately unable to finish this book before NetGalley rights expired and I lost access to read it.

This book dragged on and on I couldn’t even finish it. When do we get to the parenting tips? A lot of words with little advice.

Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC of this!

I have been looking for parenting content (self-help and memoirs) that resonates with me. While some of the Danish lifestyle would not be a good fit for me (or at least seems to me it wouldn't) this was a very interesting window into the raising of this family's children and the differences between cultures and their expectations for children. Overall this was pleasant and engaging to read.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

I adored this book--however, it is a very niche book. I love reading about parenting, and specifically, parenting in other countries and cultures. This book fit the bill. It's part memoir, part parenting book written by a British woman who has lived in Denmark for the last 10 years. She's now raising three little "Vikings", as she calls them. This book references the Nordic countries, so we will hear a lot about parenting in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland, as well. It was fun and interesting--and I so wish to be summering in a little hut next to the beach in Sweden right now.

This was an amazing book. As an avid self-help reader, I was excited to get my hands on a book that would help me benefit my kids. This was an insightful and engaging read.

I might be strange but I love parenting books and a book written about how parents from a different part of the world do it....count me in!

One of my besties lives in Denmark so I am interested in all things Danish. She is one of the coolest people I know and if I had kids that grew up to be like her, I'd be a happy camper. That's not to say that all Danish kids are raised the same. I learnt so many cool things from this book. Some stuff I will definitely be implementing in my life and my children's and some I will not (mostly because it's already a part of it) but I find that the general Danish way of life is very positive. They focus on really living and trying to worry less. They have a great affinity for the outdoors which I love and believe there are great benefits to that. I kind of want to move to Denmark now. 

This is a great read and I'll keep it close to my parenting heart. Thank you @netgalley and @sourcebooks for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

I felt that a lot of the advice in here was to live somewhere else. The studies are interesting, but this is more useful as a sociological study or pop psychology book than as parenting advice. Many Americans know our situation isn't ideal, and this is just reinforcing that message.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

The Danish Secret to Happy Kids was a fantastic read. While I don't have children myself yet, as an educator I took away a lot from this book. Russell's book is both enlightening and practical, offering a refreshing perspective on parenting that is rooted in a culture that prioritizes happiness and well being. Russell's exploration of Danish parenting practices provides valuable takeaways for parents seeking to create a nurturing and joyful environment.

A fresh outlook on raising well adjusted children. I gleaned some helpful advice from this title that I will carry into my classroom. This book recognizes that children are humans and outlines simple and effective strategies to help nurture their independence along with other skills.

Just as delightful as "The Year of Living Danishly"! Helen Russell's writing is accessible, humorous, informed, and welcoming. I found myself chuckling throughout the book and learned a lot about Scandinavian philosophy towards child-rearing. I agree with the importance of playing outside as much as possible, although I am unlikely to leave my little one napping in a stroller outside a restaurant. Since I live in the US, this could land me in jail. Overall, a very enjoyable and informative reading experience. This is a great book for anyone interested in learning about Denmark and Scandinavia generally, or for fans of funny and relatable parenting books. Thank you very much to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS for an early copy in exchange for my honest review!

As a soon-to-be parent I find it fascinating to read about the child-rearing culture in other countries. I tend to be a little more uptight about things so hearing how laid-back Danish parents are was a breath of fresh air to me. I will try to incorporate some of these techniques in my new role as a mom! Very interesting read.

I am not yet a mother, but definitely find myself reading any sort of parenting books I can get my hands on because I am looking into getting pregnant. I really enjoyed this one! It's great to see another perspective and I've heard different things about the Danish way of raising kids! I highly recommend this one!

The information presented in this book is interesting and compelling. However, the format in which it is presented is aggravating to read. I did a lot of skimming over the dialogue parts as I felt they did not add to the point of the book. I appreciated the summarizations at the end of each chapter.

I will read anything Helen Russel writes. They are all very easy to read/conversational and feel like you’re chatting with a friend. I think this book is being listed as parenting, but I feel it’s more an observation on Scandinavian parenting rathan than a guide. While there are some good takeaways, I think it would be difficult to impossible to implement many of the ideas if you are not located in a Nordic country.