#1105- Q&A: Rough Play Headaches & Battle Scars
Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
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Show Notes
Neda's 3-year-old son enjoys rough play but struggles to dial it back with his younger sibling, sometimes leading to unintentional harm. Dr. Justin offers six strategies to help every parent manage this lack of regulation in little ones.
Emma from Brisbane knows that picking your battles is a pro-parenting tip. But the challenge of knowing when to enforce clear and consistent boundaries and when to step back (without becoming "white noise" to your kids!) can be relentless.
In this episode:
- Cognitive development
- Lack of regulation
- Boys & rough play
- Quality time
- Risky, active play
- Building sibling bonds
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Family meetings: 3 questions
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Asking kids for consent before sharing consent/correction
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"But why?"
Related Links:
- #764 Should We Stop Our Boys Playing Rough?
- Teaching Kids Kindness [Webinar]
- The Case for Risky Play in an Age of Overprotection
- #1045 – The Art & Science of Family Meetings
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