Laughing together as a family is a way to connect, and a good sense of humor also can make children smarter, healthier and better able to cope with challenges.  Tune into Fox 4 as our Parenting expert shares the benefits of a good sense of humor ... and ways to develop them in children.

Humor can help children

• See things from many perspectives other than the obvious
• Grasp unconventional ideas or ways of thinking
• Enjoy and participate in the playful aspect of life
• Not take themselves too seriously
• Learn how to break the ice with others
• Relieve stress

Ways to help encourage humor

• Be a humor model
• Laugh at your child’s attempt at humor
• Encourage your child to be funny
• Fill your home with fun

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