Parenting expert and mother reveals the 164-year-old Swedish method for raising happy and resilient children.
As a native of Sweden, I grew up steeped in the concept of “friluftsliv,” a term originating in Scandinavian culture and meaning “open-air life,” where nature and outdoor activities are deeply valued. With friluftsliv deeply ingrained in the Swedish way of life, I made sure to pass on this appreciation to my children by allowing…