Being Silly as a Survival Tool

We're back friends with a side of giggles today. Today’s episode is all about laughter, play, and how humor can be a powerful tool in parenting and life. This episode was inspired from some real life convos we were having with others (actually not parent related) with regards to humor in serious times. It resulted in a beautiful conversation and reflection on why and when to use humor and reminded me of it's importance in this world (especially as a parent). It’s easy to get caught up in the seriousness of day-to-day responsibilities, but embracing lightness, laughter, and play can truly shift our experiences and improve our relationships—especially when navigating the highs and lows of parenting.In this episode, we dive into:Humor in serious times and our current state of the world (and how it can be a part of the shift we want to make)How humor can provide relief, help us reconnect, and reframe challenging situationsThe importance of laughter in early labor and how humor can help in the final stages of pregnancyThe balance between lightness and the intense emotions that come with postpartum recoveryHow laughter and play become essential tools for parenting, from infancy to toddlerhoodWhy the first 40 days postpartum are sacred and how humor can be introduced after this windowThe role of playful moments in building stronger relationships with our kids, partners, and even coworkersPractical tips for bringing more play into your daily interactions and using humor as a tool for connectionWhy we all need to tap into our inner child—it's not just for kids!Resources/Links:EPISODE: Enhancing Fertility Through Acupuncture EPISODE: Co-creating and Finding Space To Play (without your children) While Being A ParentVIDEO: How baby moves inside the womb when mom is laughingBOOK:  Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. CohenHow laughing can induce laborSIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST HERE!Have questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review.Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show.