{"product_id":"playful-parenting-by-lawrence-j-cohen-9780345442864","title":"Playful Parenting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever stepped back to watch what really goes on when your children play? As psychologist Lawrence J. Cohen points out, play is children's way of exploring the world, communicating deep feelings, getting close to those they care about, working through stressful situations, and simply blowing off steam. That's why \u003cem\u003eplayful parenting\u003c\/em\u003e is so important and so successful in building strong, close bonds between parents and children. Through play we join our kids in their world—and help them to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpress and understand complex emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBreak through shyness, anger, and fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmpower themselves and respect diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlay their way through sibling rivalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooperate without power struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom eliciting a giggle during baby's first game of peekaboo to cracking jokes with a teenager while hanging out at the mall, \u003cem\u003ePlayful Parenting\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete guide to using play to raise confident children. Written with love and humour, brimming with good advice and revealing anecdotes, and grounded in the latest research, this book will make you laugh even as it makes you wise in the ways of being an effective, enthusiastic parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597515276524,"sku":"9780345442864","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/79743e54f15565599fa6a3c982f8ad32.jpg?v=1778038291","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/playful-parenting-by-lawrence-j-cohen-9780345442864","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}