BIG BODY PLAY

Frances Carlson is the well-known author of Big Body Play: Why Boisterous, Vigorous and Very Physical Play is Essential to Children's Development and Learning. The following articles are glimpses into her book:

http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2012/come-out-and-play
http://www.ccie.com/library/5018870.pdf

And here's an article from Raising Children, an Australian parenting website.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/ar…/rough_and_tumble_play.html

If you'd like to read more, just google "rough and tumble play" and many resources pop up.