FULLY BOOKED - Raising Kids in Denmark with Helen Russell

After more than a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family here, British journalist and bestselling author Helen Russell (The Year of Living Danishly) noticed that people in the Nordic countries are raised differently to those back home. They eat differently. They learn differently. They spend hours out in nature every day, even though the weather is terrible and it's dark October to March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest people on the planet. So, her question was: ‘how?’

In her new book, How to Raise a Viking, Russell takes a deep dive into the culture of the Nordic nations. From gender equality to school structure, screen time, and the surprising customs that lead to happy, well-adjusted humans. This fascinating and humorous talk allows internationals – and Danes – to understand more about why people in the Nordics are the way they are. So join us for a peek behind the cultural curtain to a world, where babies sleep outside in their prams up to -20°C and pre-schoolers wield axes.

Refreshingly funny and unfailingly optimistic about the new generation of humans growing up in the world right now, this is a heart-warming love letter to Russell’ s adopted homeland and proof that we could all use a bit more Viking in our lives.

The program includes a 30-minute break with light refreshments.

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• ADDRESS: Campus Kollegiet, Campusvej 1, 5230 Odense M

The event is organized in collaboration with International Staff Office, SDU.

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