It doesn’t matter what you speak; if you want to connect, PLAY says it all. Play is a language for each of us humans. We saw this in action as we played with children in Mexico who did not speak English. And besides what Spanish Danny recalls, which is enough to make anyone laugh, we didn’t speak their language. But once we all were playing together, we saw each other as friends and shared the understanding that we all care. Priceless! Lets Go!

This has been a game changer for me as a mom to keep summers fun in so many ways. Vacations are guaranteed to be fun but we aren’t on vacation every day. Summer lists are a way to keep the kids on a fun, flexible program that leads to life skills learned, independence and self esteem. As well as an incentive (for us it was getting our school clothes).

Start on this TODAY. I promise you won’t be sorry you did. If you don’t have kids, make a summer list for YOU!!! I do!

Click to access The-PLAN.pdf

That is the website for the age appropriate suggestions but remember, use your own knowledge of your child too. She may need to learn something THIS summer even though it’s on the list for next year, for example.

Sarah Rhodes Riding plays in a fascinating way, by WORKING with wood! She makes things that last, that no little hands can mess up at the end of the day. She finds this creative outlet helps her be a better version of herself; at least her husband seems to think so. She makes time to learn new skills and to connect with her inner artist creator. Sarah has great tips for those of us who don’t have any idea where to start playing this way. Enjoy!

Whatever your love is, you might find you have stopped doing it because of responsibilities or whatever. Natalie reminds us of how important it is to reconnect with your play form, no matter the time and effort it takes. YOU are worth the effort. Dance specifically can help you mentally, physically, socially and a billion other ways. It’s TIME to DANCE!

Hello fellow parent/spouse with a gamer loved one! How’s it going? For many of us we just don’t understand the appeal of gaming! Well, it is a legitimate way to PLAY despite it’s drawbacks. Many forms of play have challenges and they’re often worth the effort. Listen up as Brigham Inkley, deans list student and spouse, sheds some light on why this is a play form worth embracing, how to avoid the pull of endless play and how to connect using video games. I think it’s definitely worth a listen if you have gamers in your life. Afterall, gaming is not going away.

Here is the site to give you some gaming helps! https://gamequitters.com/screen-time-guidelines

This episode is a conversation with Julie Randle, a woman really knows the value of play throughout all phases of life. She enjoys bringing people together, playing physically, and supporting others as they play. Her battle with cancer was made more bearable due to adding play.

You can play AFTER all your work is done! Not true! Shawnee, therapist and human with silliness superpowers, reminds us how important it is to make play a priority. She cautions us to not care what others think about our play and finally to lean into what we love. Guys she is so fun to talk to! Enjoy this convoContinue reading “Why Wait to Play with Shawnee Johnson”

Here we go! Well, where have you been!? I hope you have been playing. If not, it’s time to get back to it! Today’s episode is a reminder that play is a pillar of wellness and health. It’s also a way for us to become the authentic version of ourselves that goes away after childhood but doesn’t have to. Continue reading “Back at PLAY”

Angie is awesome. You’ll love her.

We the people, in order to form a more connected society, NEED JOKERS! So bad! Jokers are connectors and that’s what we are starved for these days is true connection. So the next time you decide to check out and disconnect from the world at, say the grocery store, consider looking around and pointing outContinue reading “Jokers Playstyle with Angie Williams”