![]() ![]() Information on the differences between boys and girls.I wrote more about this in Beyond the Baby B's: Attachment Through Play. ![]() Once they wean from the breast and grow out of the sling especially, we need to use play to keep a strong connection. Instead of having a huge battle over things you need them to do that they don't want to do, find a way to turn it into a game. Some things in particular that really spoke to me include: ![]() He uses a lot of stories and examples to present his ideas, but also references research (footnoted studies) where appropriate. ![]() What I Like About the Book I really enjoyed almost all aspects of this book. This book helps parents to harness the power of play, join kids in their world, and use it as a powerful parenting tool for dealing with everything from discipline to sibling rivalry to building confidence and overcoming fears. Children use play to explore the world, communicate deep feelings, get close to people that they care about, work through stressful situations, and blow off steam. Cohen explains to parents that play is a child's way of communicating and understanding their environment. Overview Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. This is one I've been wanting to review for a long time. I promised a few book reviews as part of my Carnival of Play. ![]()
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