embracing risky and aggressive play helps us and our kids
This week, play expert Lawrence Cohen joins us on the podcast and helps us address the issues that come up when our children play aggressive or risky.
What can we do with own fears when our children play aggressively?
Why we should be joining our children in play
How we can trust our children with their own risk management?
How we can stop saying “be careful,” and start reflecting and wondering around play (or taking risks ourselves!)?
Evaluating when you need to step in
The episode ends with some ideas of games to try with your children since play, at its heart, is all about connection.