One theme throughout the book is losing one’s dignity as a parent in everyday situations. It’s also important not to take ourselves seriously. He walks through how having empty cups can make children (and parents) act out, so it’s important to fill everyone’s cup. Cohen explains the variety of ways that parents can inject playfulness into their daily lives, using it to set limits with their children while connecting with them at the same time. Written with love and humor, brimming with good advice and revealing anecdotes, and grounded in the latest research, this book will make you laugh even as it makes you wise in the ways of being an effective, enthusiastic parent.įor over 150 carefully-selected books for parents on all aspects of raising Mighty Girls - from fostering positive body image to dealing with bullying - visit our Parenting section.There is a more effective way to parent our children that goes beyond both conventional authoritarian parenting and permissive parenting with no limits: playful parenting. That's why 'playful parenting' is so important and so successful in building strong, close bonds between parents and children.įrom eliciting a giggle during baby's first game of peekaboo to cracking jokes with a teenager while hanging out at the mall, Playful Parenting is a complete guide to using play to raise confident children. Cohen points out, play is children's way of exploring the world, communicating deep feelings, getting close to those they care about, working through stressful situations, and simply blowing off steam. Have you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on when your children play? As psychologist Lawrence J. Top Children's Books for Celebrating Spring.A Mighty Girl's Back to School & Learn at Home Guide.Top Halloween Mighty Girl Books & Films.2013 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.2014 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.2015 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.2016 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.2017 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.2018 Mighty Girl Books: A Year in Review.Top Environmental Movies featuring Mighty Girls.Travel Toys, Games, & Gear for Mighty Girls.Top Mighty Girl Books on Civil Rights History.Top Asian Pacific American Mighty Girl Books.Top Latino / Hispanic American Mighty Girl Books.Top Mighty Girl Books & Films on Women's History.Top Books on Bullying Prevention for Mighty Girls.The Ultimate Guide to the Independent Princess.

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Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen