Playful Parenting: An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Con

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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This book was a revelation for me. It has immensely improved my relationship with my son and probably saved us resentment and miscommunication.

I should say that I have a 1. I practise with them RIE respectful parenting style mostly In it, independent play is highly valued - but one should be careful to find the balance so that the connection is maintained. So it is very complementary. Before I read this book I often went to bed with the disappointingfeeling that something was missing,that I wasn't enough with my children, even though I stay at home with them.

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The days were filled with power struggles between me and my son who obviously had a hard time getting used to having a sister. I felt that my child wasn't my child anymore. We drifted apart - no wonder he wasn't listening to me. He didn't want to play with when I was available and that was our circle of disconnection.

This book gave me some great explanations why my boy behaved the way he did and many, many practical tips on how to play therapeutically with him. Everything I tried worked like a charm - physical play, going with the pretend play, sibling teaming up, helping him understand and implement the rules of the play and relationships I finally managed to restore the beautiful relationship I had with my son before his sister was born, he is a happy kid now, I am the happiest mom, and he finally says back to me: I love you, too.

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I find that when his need for connection is satisfied, he is almost always respects my directions unless distracted. A perfect, loving discipline. The book mostly speaks to working parents and it might get your guilt going if you are a newbie in parenting, but it also stresses the importance of self-care. Now I can easily feel when they child's need for connection is not satisfied, do something about it and we are back to happy and independent play. I am a parenting book nerd and I value this one very highly.

This book is wonderful! The mindset of playful parenting has brought such joy not only to my kids and family but to ME as well.

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It does take effort to get in the mood and get ready to tumble but the payoff is immense. And it's not been hours of play, it's injecting play in normal daily routines that has worked for me. Just off the top of my head, after reading this book and taking some suggestions from it: I never thought fake crying when my kids call me a "poopy-eyeball-head" would create such intense delight and connection with them - their giggles and laughter are incredible and their behavior after their play tanks are filled up is markedly different.

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Normally I would get increasingly stern when the kids start using the word "poopy" at the dinner table but we've made it one of our most common games and it's just fun. They beg for me to play chase after shooting me with the "Love Gun" and the idea of making behavior that normally annoys me into a game was mind-blowing. One day in a car full of whining I just answered "Quack" to everyone who tried to talk and everyone, including my husband, was in stitches by the end of what would have normally been a kids-whining-parents-yelling-everyone-grump-ride. My kids LOVE seeing their very serious mom play act or be goofy.

The bigger and more dramatic the better. One time our youngest sat still during dinner and, in playful shock, my husband pretended to run into a door frame and fell down flat on the floor - the entire table was doubled over in laughter. I'm getting the giggles just thinking about it. This book is really powerful and just what I needed as a parent. I was constantly feeling guilt for not being respectful or doing enough with my kids - I was often snappy and irritated with their behavior when they were just kids wanting to play and realized my interactions with my daughter were increasingly more negative than positive and I didn't know what to do.

I tried to tell myself "be respectful, give them what they need" but it wasn't helping and I have charts of failed behavior trackers and self inventories to show that I did put in effort the tracking tells you how serious I am of a person ha. This playful parenting mindset not only helped me be more respectful and have a better attitude, but I feel it got me out of my thinking head and on my kids' level - they crave and need play and that's what that book has helped me to give them.

I need to edit that - it got me back in touch with a playfulness that is needed in all of us, kids and adult. Most adults have it beat out of them though, I sure know I did. With a playful attitude it's easier for me to be respectful and loving and supportive. In fact, it just happens effortlessly. The first week I implemented the suggestions from the book was the first week I inventoried a huge change in my behavior that hadn't budged despite intense desire and flowchart plans and reading many parenting books - I could honestly say I felt I had respected my kids and given them what they needed fully that week when I was simply playful.

That's not to say the prep work of reading many parenting books didn't play into it, but this book at the very least got me over the final hump. Finally, I like that while he gives a huge amount of suggestions to play, it's not a flowchart which, believe me, has its place and allows parents to tap into their own creativity. Once you see the patterns in the games I found it easy to come up with ideas and like I said, the playful attitude alone can make a huge difference in any situation even if there's not a specific game or goal.

This book is great, and points out the emotional and psychological necessity of play to children. Written by a play therapist and father, he has a good understanding of the benefits. This book shows how play can benefit and help both troubled and traumatized children, and healthy children dealing with daily stresses.

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I also like how he addressed many issues that parents might be worried about, such as playing "violent" or "sexist" games, boredom, feelings of foolishness, playing games they don't like, and generally how to let loose and have fun. At times the expectations for parents playing with their kids so often might seem unrealistic, or too much. But Cohen also emphasizes that being completely present while playing with children for a short period, rather than doing it half-heartedly for hours works better.

I also think that a half hour to an hour of playtime a day IS realistic for most parents, and definitely worth it for the bond that develops. I also must say that after trying a few little things, I found myself and the child in my care less stressful. While it seems annoying or difficult at first Even if you just take a few pointers from this book, it's worth a read. See all reviews. See all customer images. Most recent customer reviews. Published 18 days ago. Published 25 days ago. Published 2 months ago. Published 3 months ago.

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Learn more about Amazon Giveaway. Set up a giveaway. Customers who bought this item also bought. 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. Through play we join our kids in their world. Anyone can be a playful parent—all it takes is a sense of adventure and a willingness to let down your guard and try something new.

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After identifying why it can be hard for adults to play, Dr. Cohen discusses how to get down on the floor and join children on their own terms. Written with love and humor, brimming with good advice and revealing anecdotes, and grounded in the latest research, Playful Parenting will make you laugh even as it makes you wise in the ways of being a happy, effective, enthusiastic parent. Cohen By Lawrence J. About Playful Parenting Have you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on when your children play?

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