Learn how rough-andtumble
play can nurture
close parent-child
connections, encourage
resilience, and
boost
confidence—
with 50
illustrated
activities to get
you started.
Every kid needs horseplay! Roughhousing is an essential part
of childhood development—but it’s increasingly overlooked in
favor of screen time and structured activities. In Unplug and
Play, a doctor and a child psychologist—both dads—introduce
parents to the benefits of physical play for young children.
Drawing from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional
sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present fun fullcontact
activities for parents and children to enjoy together,
including:
•Human Cannonball
•Magic Carpet Ride
•Pillow Fights... and more!
With activities for everyone from toddlers to kids ages 12 and
up, you'll build a foundation for a lifetime of enriching
physical play.
Previously published as The Art of Roughhousing in 2011, this
updated and re-illustrated edition incorporates new child
development research
