Moms – and women in general – need to have fun. Life gets so serious so fast, and we forget how to play. Play releases tension, allows risk-taking, builds self-confidence and creativity, improves problem-solving skills, and teaches cooperation and conflict resolution.

This weekend, get outside and have some fun. Play around. Some people may think you’re not “acting your age” – but they’re the ones not enjoying life.

On the playground * swing, slide, climb the monkey bars (or jungle gyms, or whatever they’re called in your neighborhood), run to get that merry-go-round started and then jump on for the ride.

Up in the air * a ropes course is just a more adventurous playground, really. A great family activity if you have older kids. A great activity for a group of friends (look – we can have fun without food and alcohol!).

Time for recess * jump rope, hopscotch, tag, tetherball, catch, touch football, chasing boys (what?).

On the road again * on a bicycle! Or roller blades, or skateboard. Heck, ride the grocery cart out to the car – you’ll get looks, but most of them will end in smiles.

In the ‘hood * tag, flashlight tag, starlight/moonlight, kick the can, touch football, freeze tag, capture the flag, bocce ball, croquet. Make it a neighborhood party for all ages.

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