It’s easy to play when you have a 3-year-old and a 4-year-old! I can’t say no to their cute little faces. The pile of dishes or load of laundry can wait. A family dance party is more fun anyway!
— Carrie Stafford, senior manager–business and circulation media strategy
My grandson shows up every Sunday
afternoon and teaches me how to be an 8-year-old again.
— Craig Cox, deputy editor
With a 10-year-old and an 8-year-old and a new puppy, play is the heartbeat of our home!
— Courtney Lewis Opdahl, managing editor
Jumping in any form — jumping rope, bouncing on a mini trampoline, box jumps, pogo jumps, hopscotch, and even just bopping around in my pajamas while waiting for my coffee to brew — is a quick, fun way to infuse my day with play.
— Maggie Fazeli Fard, editorial director–fitness
I try to turn certain essential tasks and humdrum chores into fun. Walking the dog, vacuuming the house, taking out the garbage, and especially commuting to work can become a hide-and-go-seek session, a sing-along, dance time, and/or exercise.
— Michael Dregni, deputy editor
A weekly tee time for my newfound love: golf! I’ve forged amazing new friendships that have extended beyond the greens to home gatherings, concerts, and more. Plus, the laughter we share on the course is the ultimate remedy for even the most stressful days.
— Christy Rice, digital content specialist
My fiancé and I have a ritual when we get home: The first thing we do is grab a dog toy and romp with our golden retriever for a few minutes. The way her eyes light up when we get down on her level and play tug awakens a sense of play in me that I thought had gone dormant long ago.
— Molly Tynjala, senior editor/lead fact checker
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