YOUR VIDEO: Playlistening: Play that Creates Cooperation PLAY with their resistance. LISTEN for the laughter. You get connection, and often more cooperation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTC6Au4yZPQ&feature=youtu.be YOUR ARTICLE: Building Connection with your child through Play Playlistening eases tensions…...
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