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The Art of Roughhousing

Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It

Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It

By Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Carl Wiens

By Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Carl Wiens

By Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Carl Wiens

By Anthony T. DeBenedet, M.D and Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.
Illustrated by Carl Wiens

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    About The Art of Roughhousing

    Everywhere you look, physical play—what some might call “roughhousing”—is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonder children retreat to “virtual horseplay” via video games?

    But Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake things up—literally! With The Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more. Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together—everything from the “Sumo Dead Lift” to the “Rogue Dumbo.” These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising health benefits for parents. So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!

    About The Art of Roughhousing

    Everywhere you look, physical play—what some might call “roughhousing”—is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonder children retreat to “virtual horseplay” via video games?

    But Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake things up—literally! With The Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble play can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more. Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together—everything from the “Sumo Dead Lift” to the “Rogue Dumbo.” These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising health benefits for parents. So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!

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    Product Details

    Category: Health & Fitness | Parenting

    Paperback | $14.95
    Published by Quirk Books
    May 17, 2011 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 7-1/2 | ISBN 9781594744877

    Category: Health & Fitness | Parenting

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Quirk Books
    May 17, 2011 | 160 Pages | ISBN 9781594745140

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    Praise

    “An inspired defense of roughhousing! I guarantee that if you read just a few pages of this book, you’ll be down on the floor wrestling and laughing with your children.”—Michael Thompson, co-author of the national best seller Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys 

    “Two dads offer the perfect antidote to helicopter parenting.”—Washington Post

    “Enthusiastically recommended.” Starred review—Library Journal

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