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The Surprising Benefits of Roughhousing: Raising Leaders, Not Fighters

The Surprising Benefits of Roughhousing: Raising Leaders, Not Fighters

The Ryan Fields-Spack (Dad) Show · Ryan Fields-Spack

October 3, 202419m 55s

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Show Notes

In this episode, we dive into why roughhousing isn’t just wild play but a powerful way to build your kids’ confidence, leadership, and resilience. Inspired by The Warrior Poet Way by John Lovell, I’ll share how rough play helps kids develop emotional regulation, assertiveness, and the courage to face challenges. Plus, I’ll give you 5 practical tips to safely implement roughhousing at home and address common concerns from your spouse or other parents.