2024-08-25 06:34:35
Every parent wants their child to be happy, strong, smart and stable. Parents have to do a lot for this. Nordic countries are often considered one of the happiest countries in the world. Here is a 164-year-old Swedish principle that anyone can easily adopt to raise happy children.
It revolves around a Scandinavian term ‘Friluftsliv’, which can be translated as “open air life”. This principle is based on embracing nature and is an important part of Swedish culture. Here’s how you can use this principle in raising your children.
Have outdoor time
Take your child out of the house for some time. Be sure to send your child to play in the park. In Swedish culture, morning and evening walks are considered sacred. Walking with your child will strengthen your bond with him, and you will also get a chance to spend time in nature.
Start where you are
It is not necessary to go camping in the woods to connect children with nature. “The golden rule of Friluftsliv is to use what you have and do whatever you can without extra effort. Encourage your child to appreciate the surrounding nature such as birds, flowers, bright leaves, butterflies, squirrels and trees.
Change in weather
Changes in weather can hinder your child’s outdoor time. However, unless the weather outside is toxic, such as due to air pollution, you should definitely send your child outside to play. You can find ways to spend time with your child according to the changing weather.
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Walk according to the weather
In cold weather, dress your child warmly and enjoy the cool breeze. In rainy season, while most parents ask their children to go inside, sometimes you should let your child enjoy the rain. You can ask them to wear a raincoat or carry an umbrella.
It is important to see every form of weather as an opportunity. By experiencing different weather conditions, your child will strengthen his bond with the natural surroundings. It will teach him how to be happy and adapt to different weather conditions. While children enjoy the weather, they also learn that any condition in nature is just an opportunity, a new discovery.
What to do
If you also want to see your child happy, then you can try these parenting tricks. These are very easy to adopt and this will also strengthen the bond between you and your child.
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