Veronique van der Kleij, a Dutch child psychologist and mother of two, shares the parenting rules that makes kids in the Netherlands the happiest and most resilient in the world.
It's very common to Dutch see kids run free on the playground without too much supervision.
But Dutch children are encouraged from a young age to explore their surroundings, to believe in themselves and to dust themselves off when they fall.One of the biggest reasons Dutch people are so happy is that they value work-life balance.. Dutch fathers also take at least one day off each week to spend with their children.
Feeling connected improves the mental health of all family members and contributes to happier, more emotionally balanced children. And it doesn't hurt that chocolate sprinkles on bread is a popular breakfast option in the Netherlands.From the moment their children are born, Dutch parents are advised to provide"rust, reinheid, regelmaat," which roughly translates to"rest, cleanliness, and structure.
For children to flourish, they need structure, predictability, rest and hygiene to feel safe and comfortable exploring the unknown. This form of moreDutch parents want to make their kids feel both seen and heard. They involve their children in the decision-making process as soon as they can understand language and communicate.
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