My teenage kids and I used to have dance parties in the kitchen and build blanket forts, but now they roll their eyes at everything and I feel like I've lost permission to be goofy with them, even though I can see they're stressed and could use some lightness.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural evolution toward adolescent independence has created an unspoken rule that play is childish, leaving everyone longing for connection they can't quite name.
“Where Are You with The disappearance of adult play?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.