@dr.tommymartin: @getreeldad Power of Play Beyond the fun and games, play is essential to your child’s health and development. Play helps build important social-emotional, cognitive, language and self-regulation skills. When you play with your child, you also help create the safe, stable and nurturing relationships they need to thrive. #play #doctor #pediatrics #medicine #parenting
Rough play is the first and most consistent way we taught our kids about consent. The play and especially tickling stopped immediately when they said, and we would point that out to them in an age appropriate way.
2026-06-26 16:20:06
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Storm :
yeet the child for its health
2026-06-27 01:14:16
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Cassandra🪷 :
The same creator has a video how rough play can help teach consent. When the toddler says “no” or “down,” they immediately stop. Dad also calls timeout to take a breath, so it’s not just a one way street.
2026-06-26 17:24:07
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Serene Pendragon 🐉 :
Yeet the toddlers, they love it
2026-06-27 02:58:55
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Melissa :
That little toddler is so happy with it too. 😆
2026-06-26 21:05:33
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Kathryn Boston Realtor :
Toddlers crave this so much ♥️
2026-06-27 02:53:57
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Amy Crittenden❌ :
Notice how dad is using the couch and ottoman as padding to prevent injury. Not a lot of force. Great job dad! Kid is laughing and obviously trusts you.
2026-06-26 16:48:38
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Camisc :
It’s also good for vestibular development!
2026-06-26 12:21:46
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cas_mcc :
We call this “yeet” so when the baby comes over and says YEET! We know what they’re asking for. The giggles are the best
2026-06-26 20:57:05
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glitterfaun :
it just makes sense. its big sensory input which is good for them, its silly bonding moments and trust building, and it shows them safe healthy ways to test limits and check in and learn about consent in just a fun intuitive way.
2026-06-27 06:20:59
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Brianna Dainiak :
Toddler just rolling around having the time of his life 😂
2026-06-26 21:19:14
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Carly Frenette :
No throw sends me everytime 😂😂
2026-06-26 17:49:32
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SLB837 :
My granddbaby just turned 1, she loves the rough housing. Once she felt solid, we started doing little things. She has a blast.
2026-06-26 15:00:45
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J :
God I miss these days with my kids. “Rough” play was the best. The giggles, smiles, and connection is just awesome.
2026-06-26 17:24:36
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Amato629 :
My husband does this kind of stuff with our daughter and it drives his parents nuts. They get so nervous but I trust him. He even fell in the grass once and he prioritized the toddler’s safety over his own. They were both fine, don’t worry!
2026-06-26 17:17:14
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Sarah :
Sir with all due respect i have no idea what you just said… i did hear your bow tie say ‘buy me buy me!’ Over and over again. Where did you get it?
2026-06-27 11:26:09
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AzPharizon :
if baby laugh everyone happy, happy baby happy world
2026-06-27 02:25:05
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Kimberly :
My son loved to play like that when he was a toddler. He’s autistic and I think he liked the sensory input. He’s 19 now and loves to be hugged tightly.
2026-06-26 12:33:01
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IrraticLogic :
Also he did it no more than a foot or two over a soft surface.
2026-06-27 19:44:42
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Kayla Lowe :
My daughter was a premie and has an under developed vestibular system due to being in the NICU. Her OT highly encourages this kind of rough play or “dad play” to help!! It’s been really beneficial!!
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