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The Art of Roughhousing Book Giveaway!

By Tiffany on April 20th, 2011

Everywhere you look, physical play—what some might call “roughhousing”— is being marginalized. Gym classes are getting shorter. Recess periods are being
eliminated. Some new schools don’t even have playgrounds. Is it any wonder children retreat to “virtual horseplay” via video games?

But Drs. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Lawrence J. Cohen are here to shake thingsup—literally! With The Art of Roughhousing, they show how rough-and-tumble play
can nurture close connections, solve behavior problems, boost confidence, and more.Drawing inspiration from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, traditional sports, and even
animal behavior, the authors present dozens of illustrated activities for children and parents to enjoy together—everything from the “Sumo Dead Lift” to the “Rogue Dumbo.” These delightful games are fun, free, and contain many surprising health benefits for parents. So put down those electronic games and get ready to rumble!

This week we’re giving away The Art of Roughhousing to ONE lucky Kidglue Reader!

Here are a few ways to enter:

  • Leave a comment telling us why you want to win!
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  • The more times you enter, the more chances you have to win! Just remember to leave a comment for each contest entry you complete. (Ex. “I tweeted this” and then add the link of your tweet.)

    Note: Please use a valid email address. Contest open to North American residents only.

    The winners will be chosen randomly. Giveaway ends Wednesday April 26, . The winner will be reached by email, and announced

     

    • Slb3334

      Looks like a great book.

    • debbie

      I think this would be a great book to read. Roughhousing is a great way to bond, as long as you know when to stop.
      twoofakind12@yahoo.com

    • JAMES P LYNAM

      NEW WAY OF THINKING>

      I can learn a lot from this book.

    • JAMES P LYNAM

      THE BOOK SOUNDS VERY EDUCATIONAL.

    • JAMES P LYNAM

      THE BOOK SOUNDS VERY EDUCATIONAL.

    • theyyyguy

      Roughhousing is great interaction!

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    • Anonymous

      It sounds like a fun book for daddy and kids.

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      I’d like to win because this looks like a great book

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    • Tracy

      I think this is a super important book to read, I would love to read it myself, though not sure it is as important to me as I am a very freerange/homeschooling mom myself but I would love to send it to my brother who’s kids are in the public school system.

    • Tracy

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    • Cleaningrhouse

      I don’t rough house with my daughters, but my husband does and they love it! Maybe I can figure out why!

    • Dorothy

      Great Contest, Nice Prize, Thanks for the chance to win it, Cuz winning is FUN!

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