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Elsa learns how to play again
Not too long ago, Santa, the tooth fairy and the Easter bunny got together in Bamboo Forrest to discuss what they could do to help adults get back their childhood imagination and make believe. Tiffi and Elsa bumped into them and much to their surprise they also saw the elf on a shelf who reported back to Santa every day if…
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Elsa and Tiffi talk about adult authors
Tiffi reminds Elsa of her excitement when she found the article talking about adult authors. ‘Adults who had imaginary friends, meanwhile, report that they are more creative and imaginative than those who did not. We also know that they are better at describing a scene that they have constructed in their imagination. This…
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The girls meet up with Santa
On their way Tiffi suggests that they stop by the candy store so she can say hello to her father. Much to their surprise Santa is with Chewy just outside the store. “Hi Chewy, what’s going on?” questions Tiffi. “Why do you have such a puzzled look on your face?” It turns out that Chewy and Santa have been talking. He is…
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Childish vs Childlike
Now Elsa shares the differences between both of them. ‘Childlike - Being childlike is someone who is imaginary, visionaries, and has the creativity of an innocent child. They carry the positive qualities of a child. They are just as honest as a child. They follow their dreams and believe in themselves. They beam the light…
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I won’t grow up!
Elsa remembers the song ‘Never Grow Up’ and begins to sing it out loud. Santa knows about the story and wants to share it with them. “Have you ever read about the author who wrote that story?,” questions Santa. “Let me share some information about him and the story.” ‘The original story was written by a man named J.M.…
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All children, except one, grow up …
Santa continues telling them about the author and how he wrote the story. “Oh look, there’s a picture of Neverland,” exclaims Tiffi. “I just found it on my phone.” ‘All children, except one, grow up. When J.M. Barrie wrote that line about Peter Pan in 1911, it was generally taken as the expression of a beautiful and…
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Being childlike can be fun!
As Elsa searches for articles online she comes across some pictures of children blowing bubbles. “I remember how much I loved blowing bubbles with my children,” Elsa says. “That was so much fun.” ‘As grownups, we’ve lost this childlike sense of life. And that’s actually a sad thing. It’s not just about happiness and…
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Being childlike can be fun!
As Elsa searches for articles online she comes across some pictures of children blowing bubbles. “I remember being out one day with my sister, daughter and niece and up ahead was this huge puddle!” Elsa says. “I made a mad dash and jumped so hard in that puddle. I couldn’t stop laughing.” See the world with new eyes. It is…
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It’s time to have some fun!
“Oh here’s a good article!” says Elsa. ‘Why would anyone want to dedicate most of their adult life to doing something they did not enjoy or never had fun doing? I mean, fun is the good stuff, that is being alive, right? Perhaps it means sharing jokes, pulling legs, dancing, singing, kicking a ball around, dressing up,…
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When was the last time you played?
‘Play is an important part of childhood … but it’s a critical component to adulthood as well! Kathleen Alfano, Child Development and Play Expert, explains the benefits that play offers people of all ages and offers some tips on how to incorporate play into your day. The genius of play is that it has profound benefits for…
