Roughhouse

In our increasingly safety-conscious world, the sight of children wrestling, tackling, or roaring on the living room rug often triggers an immediate urge to intervene. We shout "Stop!" or "Be gentle!" fearing broken lamps or bruised shins.

For many children, particularly boys, physical play is a declaration of friendship. It’s an alternative to vocalizing affection, building social bonds through shared, high-energy activity. How to Roughhouse Safely (The Ground Rules) Roughhouse

Less Ritalin, More Roughhousing: Why "Rough and Tumble" Play is Essential In our increasingly safety-conscious world, the sight of