![]() ![]() While such a response would not be appropriate at the time of major misbehavior, when applied to minor behaviours, playfulness can help keep it all in perspective. The child is less likely to respond with anger and defensiveness when the parent has a touch of playfulness in his or her discipline. When children laugh and giggle, they become less defensive or withdrawn and more reflective.Ī playful stance adds elements of fun and enjoyment in day-to-day life and can also diffuse a difficult or tense situation. If you can help the child discover his own emerging sense of humour, this can help him wonder a little more about his life and how come he behaves in the ways that he does. Playfulness allows children to cope with positive feelings. Feeling these emotions can sometimes turns to anxiety. ![]() If this is the case, then children may also find it hard to regulate feelings of excitement, joy and love. When children find it hard to regulate their feelings, anger can become rage, fear, terror, and sadness, despair. A playful stance can allow closeness but without the scary parts. Some children don’t like affection or reject hugs. Sometimes a troubled child has given up on the idea of having good times and doesn’t want to experience and share fun or enjoyment. It’s about helping children be more open to and experience what is positive in their life, one step at a time. Having a playful stance isn’t about being funny all the time or making jokes when a child is sad. Playful moments reassure both that their conflicts and separations are temporary and will never harm the strength of their relationship. It is similar to parent-infant interactions when both parent and infant are delighting in being with each other and getting to know each other. Global Growth and Development Committee.Find a DDP Practitioner, Consultant or Trainer.Creating connections for developing relationships ![]()
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