The Art of Roughhousing: Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why

The Art of Roughhousing: Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It

Everywhere you look, physical playâ€”what some might call â€œroughhousingâ€â€”is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are beingÂ eliminated. Some new schools donâ€™t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonderÂ children retreat to â€œvirtual horseplayâ€ via video games?

But Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake thingsÂ upâ€”literally! With The Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble playÂ can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more.Â Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and evenÂ animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children andÂ parents to enjoy togetherâ€”everything from the â€œSumo Dead Liftâ€ to the â€œRogueÂ Dumbo.â€ These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising healthÂ benefits for parents. So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!
Country USA
Brand Quirk Books
Manufacturer Quirk Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber new-20170302-c0018096
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2011-05-17
UnitCount 1
UPCs 884785512008
EANs 9781594744877

The Art of Roughhousing: Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It