The Art of Roughhousing with Dr. Lawrence Cohen, Episode #20

In this podcast, Dr. Lawrence Cohen, psychologist, author, and consultant, speaks to the amazing benefits of roughhousing on children's physcial, psychological, and emotional development. Dr. Cohen explores how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and grow the brain in unimaginable ways. To learn more about the art of roughhousing, purchase Dr. Cohen's book here Want to learn more from Dr. Cohen? We have an incredible recorded workshop called "Playful Parenting" based on his best-selling book. Have you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on when your children play? In his course Dr. Cohen will help you understand that 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. That’s why “playful parenting” is so important and so successful in building strong, close bonds between parents and children. Use code PLAYFUL30 to take 30% OFF https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/the-principles-of-playful-parenting/ Interested in more from the Institute?The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children. Find out more here .Our  parenting membership comes with over 90 Parenting & Mental Health Courses and more!. Click here . Listeners can take 40% OFF their annual membership (or $19.99/m). Get your  7-Day Free Trial today!Our professional membership offers affordable, accessible training all in one spot for mental health professionals! Find out more  here.We have amazing free parenting content on:YoutubeInstagramFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.