In this episode, we sat down with Annabella Daily, a Nordic mother living in the U.S. who shares her observations around parenthood, America's work/life balance, and daily life in the United States compared to her Finland homeland. Annabella is a wife, mother to three boys, and a journalist who left a bustling career in media after realizing the American promise to "have it all" was not possible. Tune in to hear Annabella's story and glean wisdom from her Nordic heritage.

Key Takeaways:

How motherhood is portrayed in the U.S. vs. Finland
Why American mothers appear far more stressed out and anxious than Nordic mothers
Why kids are far more capable than we think
Why America's obsession with safety might actually be backfiring
Small ways to build autonomy and independence in your child
The major differences between U.S. cities and European cities
Why Nordic mothers don't argue over the decision to stay at home or be a working mother
The difference between the American public school system and Nordic schools
Why Nordic parents are so far ahead of American parents when it comes to teaching their children life skills
What American parents do well despite their many disadvantages

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