“When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play with and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives.”
Be Playful
All you want is five minutes to sit down and drink your coffee, but your kids have other plans, right? The laundry is calling your name, but all you can hear is the constant “Mommy, come here! Mommy, look at this! Mommy, can you….” You can’t indulge them 24/7, but it is important to let the responsibilities go for a while, get down on the floor, and just play! Research shows that play is just as important for adults as for children, so let go of the guilt. Fully engage in your child’s activity and add your own elements of fun. Check out the full version of the
Ted Talk on the Importance of Play
