Let’s Play

Let's play (handlettering by Emily PG Erickson)

Let’s play! As an adult (and a mom!), I find it depressingly easy to go through my day pinging from chore to obligation and back again. #Adulting like that is no fun. Kids are good at reminding us that there’s a different way. Yesterday, I was cooking with my oldest, and I was rushing through the recipe. I wanted to be DONE. My son asked if he could have a turn stirring when I was done. And boy howdy did he enjoy stirring. He did not seem particularly concerned about moving on to the next step. He was too busy having fun where we already were. He reminded me that people are meant to play. Play is how we learn. Play is how we blow off steam. Play makes getting through the daily grind…fun. And everything can be play. If we choose to see it that way.

Published by Emily P.G. Erickson

Emily P.G. Erickson is a freelance writer and editor specializing in mental health and parenting. She has written for top digital publications, including The New York Times, the American Psychological Association, Wired, Health, Parents, Everyday Health, Verywell Mind, and more. Previously, Emily researched PTSD for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned a master's in counseling psychology. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com.

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