Why Be Want Be a Kid Again

Oh, it sounds like you're excited about celebrating "Be a Kid Again Day"! While it's not a nationally recognized holiday, you can still have a lot of fun by embracing your inner child. Here are some ideas to make the most of your day:

1. Dress up in costumes: Put on your favorite superhero, princess, or cartoon character costume. You can even invite friends or family members to join you for a costume party.

2. Play classic childhood games: Gather some friends or family members and play games like tag, hide-and-seek, hopscotch, or Duck, Duck, Goose. Relive those carefree moments and let your imagination run wild.

3. Build a fort or pillow fort: Grab some blankets, pillows, and furniture and construct a cozy fort in your living room. It's the perfect spot for reading books, watching movies, or having a picnic.

4. Have a movie marathon: Pick your favorite childhood movies and spend the day watching them. Don't forget the popcorn, candy, and soda for the full movie theater experience.

5. Get creative with arts and crafts: Break out the crayons, colored pencils, and construction paper. Spend time drawing, painting, or making crafts. You can even create your own masterpieces or build something with building blocks or Legos.

6. History of Be a Kid Again Day

   Be a Kid Again Day promotes an attitude and way of life that should be adopted by everyone on a permanent basis.

   This is because society demands adults to behave seriously and let go of anything that may be ‘childlike’. Psychology, on the other hand, says a youthful attitude is the key to eternal happiness.

   To break the rules of society, Be a Kid Again Day was formed. However, way before this special day came along, studies had been conducted on how being a child at heart can benefit people.

    Yes, you are as old as you feel, and still knowing how to indulge your inner child once in a while can actually have a positive impact on your vitality.

   In 2009, a study was conducted to analyze the impact of being ‘psychologically young’ and how it can add to one’s quality of life.

   The results of the study that analyzed 100,000 women revealed that optimistic women were 30% less likely to die of heart disease than pessimists.

   The subject of positive psychology was further studied in 2014 and a paper published in the “American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine” concluded that maintaining a positive attitude reduces anxiety and depression.

   Another study conducted in the North Carolina State University in 2016 revealed that people with a positive attitude towards aging felt less negative emotions and stress.

   “This tells us that the way we think about aging has very real consequences on how we respond to difficult situations when we’re older,” says Shevaun Neupert, one of the authors of the paper.

   “That affects our quality of life and may also have health ramifications.”

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• Enjoy some outdoor activities: Go to a local park and swing on the swings, slide down the slides, or play on the jungle gym. Take a bike ride, fly a kite, or have a picnic on a sunny day.
• Visit a toy store or toy museum: Explore the aisles of a toy store and reminisce about the toys you used to love. Alternatively, visit a toy museum if there's one in your area and see exhibits showcasing toys from different eras.
• Indulge in childhood treats: Treat yourself to some nostalgic snacks like ice cream, cotton candy, or your favorite childhood candy. You can even make some homemade cookies or bake a cake together with friends or family.
• Remember, the goal is to let go of adult responsibilities for a day and embrace the joy and innocence of childhood. Have fun and make lasting memories on your "Be a Kid Again Day"!