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Playful Parenting

By: Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.
Narrated by: Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.
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Playful Parenting means joining children in their world of play, focusing on connection and confidence, giggling and roughhousing, and following your child's lead. This audiobook is an exciting approach to raising children that will help you nurture close relationships and solve behavior problems.

Think about the loving gaze of an infant, the no-hold-barred embrace of a toddler, the intimacy of a shared bedtime story, or a silent hand-in-hand walk. These moments of heartfelt connection with our children are part of the great payoff for the hard work of parenting. Yet this connection all too often eludes us. We find ourselves locked in battle instead of joined in partnership. Play can be the long-sought bridge back to that deep emotional bond between parent and child.

©2010 Lawrence J. Cohen (P)2010 Wyatt-MacKenzie
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Critic reviews

“A welcome reminder that the serious business of parenthood also can be fun.” ( Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
“Using examples from his practice, research and personal experience, [Cohen] intelligently guides parents through the possibilities awaiting them if they are willing and able to loosen up. The book explores play with compassion, but is often so funny that parents will find themselves chortling out loud with recognition and anticipation.” ( Publishers Weekly)

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Great approach.

It gives great advise about how to deal with children in a non-agressive, very fun and fresh way. Ok, so maybe not everyone can do this...it does require real commitment and lots of time to stick to the program...but hey, thats what having children should be all about, right? I have applied it (as best I could) with my kids and it really did workd miracles.

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Changed my parenting, and my life, immediately

This book made parenting profoundly easier, as soon as I started listening to it. Many of the struggles I have had with my twin daughters transformed into games that I genuinely enjoyed, and that leave them with ear to ear smiles on their faces. And I’m connecting with them better than ever.

If you can stomach acting like a c

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So helpful and inspiring.

Practical and inspiring. My parenting will forever be changed. I loved the perspective and logic behind it. And it works!

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Best parenting book I’ve ever read

Such great insights into “play therapy,” which I now think of as just “good parenting.” I recommend this book to all my friends.

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excellent- great read for parents of all ages

What did you love best about Playful Parenting?

great insight, helpful tips, easy listening

What other book might you compare Playful Parenting to and why?

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What does Lawrence J. Cohen bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great insight into kids and parents, great reader

What did you learn from Playful Parenting that you would use in your daily life?

Endless learned! Just one small example ... when my 19 month old child gets hurts, I extrapolated from the book to

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must read for every parent

such a great support and encouragement. I learned so much about my resistance to play, and how to overcome it. very helpful suggestions for kids with anxiety, tantrums and other behavioral annoyances.

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A great listen for any parent

Loved listing to this audio as it provides a great insight into fun, simple and effective parenting.
I have implemented the advice given with my own daughter, and honestly, there’s is more laughters around the house than cry’s and tantrums.
We are a working progress.

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so useful!

such a practical tool - especially for foster parents! everything I intend to be as a parent summarized.

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Inspiring book, great narration, best advice yet

Should be titled, "Solve all your problems with your kids through play and have the family you've always wanted". Amazing.

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interesting approach to parenting

narrator was great! had a few good ideas and very relaxing to read but a little too long and redundant.

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