Our guest, Lawrence J. Cohen, is a licensed psychologist and the acclaimed author of Playful Parenting and The Opposite of Worry. In this engaging and lighthearted conversation, Larry delves into the vital role of connection, emotional understanding, and play in child development. He offers practical advice for parents on incorporating playful parenting into their daily lives, candidly sharing that his expertise was not always intuitive in his own parenting journey. With firsthand experience of the challenges of parenting, Larry's approach provides a solid foundation for us all. He is a father, stepfather, and grandfather, and resides in Portland, Oregon.

⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Parenting Challenges
00:29 Meet Lawrence J. Cohen
00:53 Larry's Background in Psychology
02:13 Exploring Trauma and Recovery
04:44 Transition to Playful Parenting
07:08 The Birth of a Parent
09:10 Embracing Playful Parenting
11:29 Understanding Emotions Through Play
18:47 The Importance of Play
43:01 Encouraging Autonomy in Children
43:52 Building Agency in Children
46:32 The Importance of Play
49:01 Trust and Self-Determination
52:28 The Opposite of Worry
55:46 Healing Through Play
01:05:50 Reparenting Ourselves
01:12:00 The Power of New Relationships
01:14:50 Managing Parental Anxiety
01:20:34 Playful Parenting Tips
01:25:41 The Smile Formula
01:28:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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📚 Episode References:
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.: https://rb.gy/xftpb1
The Opposite of Worry by Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D.: https://rb.gy/lc8opi
Unplug and Play by Anthony T. DeBenedet M.D. and Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D: https://a.co/d/0mgYp6U
Magda Gerber: https://magdagerber.org/
Carl Jung: https://w.wiki/3ia4
Janusz Korczak: https://w.wiki/A9Ey

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