Break This Mom-Rule

And your kids will be more confident

November 01, 2022

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Break This Mom-Rule For More Confident Kids

Remember this classic line…

“No more horseplay!” Said every mom and teacher.

‘No more horseplay’ is a rule every dad should break, and let me tell you why.

Even before I read any research, horseplay was and is part of our daily routine.

I enjoy nothing more than sliding out of my work-from-home office between meetings and switching to my Evil Shredder voice. Then chasing my four-year-old and two-year-old ninja turtles around and tossing them into the sewer (on the couch).

Or I like transforming my eight-month-old into an 'Evil Ninja Baby' and chasing after the older two with a flying karate kick.

It often ends with Evil Shredder (me) out of breath and with a pile of ninja turtles on top practicing their best ninja chops.

Horseplay has a long tradition of being ‘banned’ by parents and teachers. But I am glad to inform you that you don’t have to listen to the rule because science says horseplay has big benefits.

According to Dr. Anthony T. DeBenedet and Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen, in their book The Art of Roughhousing, here is what letting your ninja turtles go cowabunga on you can do for them:

  • Horseplay builds confidence

  • Horseplay helps solve behavioral issues

  • Horseplay allows children to develop a sense of balance and coordination

  • Horseplay can promote social and emotional development in children

So, the next time you see your ninja turtles engage in some horseplay, don’t tell them to stop. Instead, summon your inner Shredder and join in. It will make you feel good about breaking a long-standing rule, and your kids will be better off.

One Mom-Rule Every Dad Should Break — Dynasty Dad: A Guide To Shaping Your Future Generations

Remember this classic line… “No more horseplay!” Said every mom and teacher. ‘No more horseplay’ is a rule every dad should break, and let me tell you why. Even before I read any research, horseplay was and is part of our daily routine. I enjoy nothing more than sli

https://dynastydad.com/blogs/one-mom-rule-every-dad-should-break

This Week's Interesting Read (Self Care):

Why do 91% of New Year’s resolutions fail?

They are too big of a change with an indefinite timeline.

So what can you do when you want to make a change?

Go monk.

Monk Mode = Challenge + Fast.

The key to going monk is to focus on one thing (exercise, a project or a habit) for a short duration (1 week to 3 months) while eliminating self-defeating distractions and vices (i.e. no social media, no sweets, no multitasking).

This short duration and intense focus make the goal attainable and easier to turn into a habit.

Going monk might be the best way to make real, lasting changes.

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