This book might be dedicated to dads, but it is good, clean fun for the entire family! Kids and teens usually cringe when their dads make terrible (that are so bad they're good!) jokes, and this book can allow them to get their own back! Moms might even want to take a turn too!
There are many benefits to sharing jokes in general and even more so in sharing humor as a family!
- Jokes can be positive for your family's health!: There have been several studies that link a sense of humor with coping skills. Laughter releases endorphins in the brain, which are known as the feel-good brain chemicals. These hormones mean humor can improve self-esteem or even help against mood disorders! Like many other skills, children learn about fun through social interaction. Sharing jokes with family can be the first step of a well-rounded sense of humor, strengthening your familial bonds and help ease a child's anxiety or grumpiness!
- Jokes help refine verbal skills!: Puns and jokes can be bite-sized lessons in spelling, homophones, and etymology. Even cheesy jokes can be a learning opportunity!
- Jokes can elevate social standing: A well-placed joke can be the foundation of a new! Children who share and enjoy jokes can start conversations with their peers more easily. Having a head start by practicing with family can arm a child with social tools, especially if they have problems in that area!
- Jokes can improve your memory: A good joke can make a concept easier to remember. Math, science, and history jokes can help your child remember something they otherwise would have trouble to grasp! For example: "Do you know any jokes about Sodium hypobromite?" "NaBrO." Or "What's purple and 5000 miles long?" "The grape wall of China."
- Jokes can boost interest in reading: Children who are struggling with reading or reluctant to pick up a book are far more likely to pick up a joke book. Even if it isn't literature, jokes can be good practice for children who have difficulty in reading out loud. After all, jokes are meant to be shared!