{"id":22575,"date":"2021-03-04T12:00:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T11:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/sviluppo-cognitivo\/capitolo-7-ridere-con-gusto\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T09:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:23:18","slug":"chapter-7-laughing-heartily","status":"publish","type":"sviluppo-bambino","link":"https:\/\/babywellnessfoundation.org\/en\/sviluppo-cognitivo\/chapter-7-laughing-heartily\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 7 \u2013 Laughing Heartily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cHumor offers a precious ability to respond to the complex challenges children have to face,\u201d says Mary Kay Morrison, author of the book <em>Using Humor to Maximize Living<\/em> (26). Research conducted by the educator shows that laughter increases adrenaline and oxygen flow, releases feel-good endorphins, and raises heart rate. Much like a good workout, this \u201cburst\u201d of energy turns into a feeling of relaxation and calm.<\/p>\n<p>But it is more than just a simple sensation. In fact, other studies show how humor can help us become more skilled at solving problems and making decisions. Brain scans reveal that humor sparks creativity and supports critical thinking. \u201cHumor is an essential element for healthy brain development, in both children and adults,\u201d says Morrison.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, humor can represent a defense mechanism our bodies need to become more resilient in the face of adversity. Being able to laugh during life\u2019s challenges can actually help us manage our emotional <em>wellness<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can begin developing a child\u2019s sense of humor very early. The giggles that arise when a parent plays peek-a-boo or makes funny noises together with the baby help them grow and learn. These are actions that promote brain connections\u2014the building blocks of future social skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being able to understand the funny side of a situation requires the child to make conscious connections between different elements. Parents can help children develop these kinds of associations as they grow.<\/p>\n<p>Adults who demonstrate and reinforce the value of humor also teach their children to appreciate it. 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