Playful Parenting

by Lawrence J Cohen PhD
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  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
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  • Reviews: 3
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Mommyhood and Ministry · 2021-04-07
insightful 4.50

This book offers a unique and effective parenting style that has been beneficial in the reviewer's family. The practical advice and playful approach are highly recommended.

The reviewer found this book to be a game-changer in their parenting journey. They appreciate the fresh perspective it offers, focusing on play as a means to connect with children. The practical advice and anecdotes make it easy to implement the suggestions into daily life. The reviewer highly recommends it to anyone looking to build a stronger, more joyful relationship with their children. They particularly enjoy the humor and compassion woven throughout the book, making it an engaging read.

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    High recommend this book on a different style of parenting that I have found very effective as I slowly implement it into our family.

    The practical advice and playful approach are highly recommended.

    It's a book that makes you think differently about how you interact with your children.

Research Parent · 2015-12-23
thoughtful 3.50

This book provides a thought-provoking approach to parenting with a light-hearted perspective. The reviewer finds it useful but notes some challenges in implementation.

The reviewer appreciates the book's emphasis on a more light-hearted approach to parenting. They find the ideas thought-provoking and valuable, particularly the focus on connecting with children through play. However, they admit that putting some of the suggestions into practice can be challenging. The book's insights are seen as a positive step towards more enjoyable and effective parenting, even if not all strategies are easily applicable.

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    An interesting, thought-provoking book about taking a more light-hearted approach to parenting.

    Although I found it useful, I have trouble actually putting it into practice.

    The book offers a refreshing perspective on how to engage with children in a meaningful way.

PhD in Parenting · 2009-04-17
practical 4.80

This book is practical and complements other parenting resources well. The reviewer loves it for its actionable advice and humorous tone.

The reviewer absolutely loves this book, finding it very practical and a great complement to other parenting resources like Alfie Kohn's 'Unconditional Parenting'. They appreciate the actionable advice and the humorous tone that makes the book engaging. The reviewer highlights how the book's strategies can be easily integrated into daily parenting routines, making it a valuable resource for any parent looking to enhance their connection with their children.

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    I read this book, too, and I loved it.

    It's very practical, and is a great complement to Alfie Kohn's 'Unconditional Parenting'.

    The book's strategies can be easily integrated into daily parenting routines.

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