You might recognise 'rough' play as play fighting - this might look like jumping, chasing, pushing, kicking - it sounds harsh, but in reality play fighting - or 'rough and tumble' play - only works because there's some level of turn-taking and cooperation.
As a child development expert and founder of The Good Play guide, I often get asked about the role of rough-and-tumble play in children's lives. Many parents I speak to worry about the potential risks, but the truth is that the benefits far outweigh the concerns.
