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Be a Kid Again Day is July 8, 2024!

Updated: Jul 1



You know deep down your childhood is calling! There was something you loved to do as a kid that you haven't done in years. So make today the day you take a vacation from your adult obligations on Be a Kid Again Day and channel your inner child. You may decrease stress, increase creativity, and enhance your general well-being by engaging in enjoyable and creative activities.



It is never too late to be a kid again! There are numerous activities you can participate in to celebrate this important day, whether you're doing so alone or with friends and family. So let's all take a moment to relax, have some fun, and appreciate the simple joys of childhood.





Remember how much surprise and excitement you felt every day when you were a kid? Today's the day to recapture that feeling! We all lead hectic lives, and occasionally we forget to stop, breathe, and appreciate the little things. But today, we'll put aside our anxieties and tension and concentrate on fun. So get ready to play again and let your imagination run wild!






If you hang out with kids, they'll be sure to give you lots of ideas! You might be surprised that they might like some of the things that you used to do too. But, if you need some extra inspiration, here are some fun ideas on how to celebrate being a kid again!


  • Build a fort out of pillows and blankets

  • Go on a scavenger hunt (pack sandwiches & juice boxes)

  • Fingerpaint

  • Skip!

  • Build with Legos or blocks...then play with what you built

  • Play with your kids with their pretend kitchen, house, or whatever they want

  • Board games

  • Coloring books

  • Cartoons

  • Play on the playground...no watching...playing!

  • Play tag, freeze tag, or any kind of tag

  • Hide-n-seek

  • Have a slumber party

  • Sidewalk chalk

  • Go get ice cream or make ice cream sundaes

  • Blow bubbles

  • Get a game of kickball going

  • Catch lightning bugs

  • Have a tea party

  • Watch the clouds...what do they look like?

  • See if you can still ride a skateboard

  • Have your favorite childhood meal

  • Make a giant slip-n-slide in the yard

  • Jump on a trampoline

  • Play with playdough

  • Make paper airplanes and see how far they fly

  • Do a cannonball into the pool, then play Marco Polo

  • Play in the hose or sprinkler and eat popsicles

  • Play some vintage video games

  • Play pretend

  • Have a water balloon or Supersoaker fight

  • Read your favorite kid's books

Today's all about remembering the fun you used to have, while you recreate a little slice of your childhood. Whatever you choose to do, try to stay young at heart, not just today but every day!


Still stumped for something to do, why don't you try one of the four activities in my free workbook?












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