Art of roughhousing: good old fashioned horseplay and why every kid needs it

Everywhere you look, physical playwhat some might call ';roughhousing'is being marginalized.

Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are beingeliminated. Some new schools don't even have playgrounds. Is it any wonderchildren retreat to ';virtual horseplay' via video games?But Drs.

Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake thingsupliterally! WithThe Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble playcan nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more.Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and evenanimal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children andparents to enjoy togethereverything from the ';Sumo Dead Lift' to the ';RogueDumbo.' These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising healthbenefits for parents.

So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!