April, 2^nd 2009
Serious Play
“Parents should let children be children—not just because it should be fun to be a child but because denying developing into inquisitive, creative, creatures, Elkin warns. ‘Play has to be reframed and seen not as an opposite to work but rather as a compliment,’ creativity are like muscles if you don’t use them, you lose them.”

I’ve long held the position that is essential for any age person. So you’re an adult and don’t think you know how to play? Find someone and play a game. Any game will do. Try cards or collectible card games.  Play some sport or play with kids. Kid play is great fun. When else can you climb up those triangle-dome things or use a tee-tee-totter or monkey bars? Play tag and keep away. Lay on the floor and draw or color in a coloring book. There are hundreds of things you can do. Go for a hike.

Honestly, I try to play everyday and not just work and watch TV. I’m so much happier when I’ve been playing. You should try it. And, my kids and I have a richer relationship because of it. I’ll play any day to have that.