Welcome to the podcast show notes and transcript for Episode 11: Dutch Secrets To Raising Happy Kids. In this episode Rachel Heller and I speak with Rina Mae Acosta (writer at Finding Dutchland and co-author of The Happiest Kids In The World). The Dutch system works to stress the importance of family bonding as a whole and individually between each parent with the children. Even fathers are encouraged by their employers to spend time with their children. Rina’s examples show why family is important to create happy kids. It’s all about time spent together (not the money spent) which results in a happy childhood. For example, the Dutch are big on camping and caravanning on their holidays. All of us parents want happy kids so I think listening to how the Dutch create happy childhoods will be really beneficial.

Time Stamped Show Notes1:20 A Happy Childhood is a Well-Kept Dutch Secret5:34 Encouraging Age-Appropriate Independence in Children6:41 Employers Recognise Why Family Is Important8:20 The Importance of Family Bonding on Long Vacations9:50 Why The Cinque Terre is Great With Kids13:05 Spend Time With Your Kids in Nature18:00 The Book Tour For The Happiest Kids In The World23:18 Happy Kids Have Rest and Regularity

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