Toni-Lynn
08-11-2008, 09:56 PM
Want to feel like a kid again? Find a wall and some finger paint. Seriously. Don't feel silly. Lots of grown adults are doing it. There's even a whole field of psychology devoted to this kind of activity — play therapy. Play enhances feelings of control, inspires imagination and reduces stress. As always, you should consult your doctor before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program.
Follow our prescription for a little play therapy:
1. Buy a Hula Hoop
Go ahead, embarrass your kids. Ask for a pogo stick, hula hoop or Chinese jump rope for your next birthday. Want a more practical reason? It's great exercise.
2. Bang That Drum
Have you always wanted to play the drums, craft a clay pot, write poetry, or paint landscapes, but never found the time to learn? You're never too old to begin. (Remember Grandma Moses didn't start painting until her senior years.)
Source (http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en_US/jsp/EDS_Page.jsp?pageID=ATAAC&id=/current_article_page/200606_featurearticlehw_6_ways_to_be_a_kid_again.x ml)
Follow our prescription for a little play therapy:
1. Buy a Hula Hoop
Go ahead, embarrass your kids. Ask for a pogo stick, hula hoop or Chinese jump rope for your next birthday. Want a more practical reason? It's great exercise.
2. Bang That Drum
Have you always wanted to play the drums, craft a clay pot, write poetry, or paint landscapes, but never found the time to learn? You're never too old to begin. (Remember Grandma Moses didn't start painting until her senior years.)
Source (http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/en_US/jsp/EDS_Page.jsp?pageID=ATAAC&id=/current_article_page/200606_featurearticlehw_6_ways_to_be_a_kid_again.x ml)