Quick Tip for Parents: Playfulness is your superpower.
If parents had a true superpower, would it be flight? Invisibility?
Nope, it’s playfulness. And it just might be the silver bullet you’ve been looking for.
When your child is melting down, refusing to cooperate, or digging in their heels, try this:
Get playful, not louder, not stricter… just sillier.
Because playfulness isn’t just fun, it’s actually a powerful emotional regulator. It tells your child’s nervous system: You’re safe. You’re connected. You’re not alone.
Kids don’t cooperate when they feel afraid or disconnected. They cooperate when they feel secure. Playfulness lowers tension, builds trust, and rewires power struggles into connection.
Bottom line? Play isn’t a distraction, it’s a bridge.
Your child doesn’t need control. They need your calm, curious, playful presence. Playfulness isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. And it’s one of the most effective tools in your parenting toolbox.
Listen in on this one-minute video as Peace at Home expert Aaron Weintraub, MS shares your superpower.
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