328. Roughhousing is Good with Lawrence Cohen PhD

Sign up for the email list to get the behind-the-scenes view.  https://www.subscribepage.com/kcmo Want to try a coaching call-- sign up for a free 30-minute call: https://calendly.com/christythomas/exploratory-call-free   GOOD ENOUGH MOM SOCIETY (christythomascoaching.com) You are exactly the right mom for your kids.  I am so glad to know you.    328. Rough Housing is Good! Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., is the author of Playful Parenting, an award-winning book that has been translated into 18 languages. He is also the author of The Opposite of Worry, which addresses the anxieties and fears of children (and parents). Larry is also the co-author of two books on children's social development: Best Friends Worst Enemies and Mom They're Teasing Me. His most recent book, co-authored with Anthony DeBenedet, is Unplug and Play: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Roughhousing with Your Kids. Playfulparenting.com Email [email protected] to get the newsletter.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/playful-parenting   Self-Care:  Larry does yoga and chi-gong.  His favorite 10-second self-care is called pat the baby.  Pretend you have a baby on your shoulder and pat the fussy baby.  Play: Rough House! Sit with your family in a circle, with all the feet towards each other.  Socks on, no shoes.  1-2-3- go.  Your goal is to keep the socks on your feet, get everyone else's socks off, and have fun!   Find me on Instagram:  Happiest Mom You Know (@everyday_runner_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me [email protected]