Fatherhood brings lots of those priceless moments of humor and joy to our lives—among many other benefits. But too often, the serious and sober realities of raising responsible children overwhelm our spontaneous, witty and playful sides. But we need to remember that a good dose of laughter can promote health—physically, developmentally, and relationally. Physically, laughter relaxes muscles, releases stress hormones, reduces pain, and may even enhance our immune systems—according to Paul McGhee, Ph.D., who has done extensive research on humor. There are very real benefits to fun and laughter with your kids, and some everyday ways to make it happen more often.
Posted on: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:47:11 +0000
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