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The Art of Roughhousing

Good Old-fashioned Horseplay and Why Every Kid Needs It
DeBenedet, Anthony T. (Paperback - 2010)
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The Art of Roughhousing


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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

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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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Author: DeBenedet, Anthony T.
Title: The art of roughhousing
good old-fashioned horseplay and why every kid needs it
Publisher: Quirk Books
Alternate Title: Art of rough-housing
Additional Contributors: Cohen, Lawrence J.
Imprint: Philadelphia, PA : - Quirk Books
Pages: 190
ISBN: 9781594744877, 1594744874
Language: English
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-190) and index.
Our bold claim for roughhousing -- Get started with instant roughhousing -- Flight -- Games -- Contact -- Imagination -- Extreme roughhousing -- The joy of roughhousing.
Statement of responsibility: by Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen ; illustrations by Carl Wiens
Characteristics: 190 p. :,ill. ;,20 cm.
Author (Original Script): DeBenedet, Anthony T.
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