{"id":581,"date":"2012-07-11T11:20:06","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T15:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/?p=581"},"modified":"2012-07-11T11:27:44","modified_gmt":"2012-07-11T15:27:44","slug":"10-ways-to-be-a-kid-with-your-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lifeasaconsciousmom\/2012\/07\/11\/10-ways-to-be-a-kid-with-your-kid\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Be a Kid with Your Kid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Being silly, laughing, giggling, playing \u2013 sometimes as parents we forget to have fun. We get so serious and so wrapped up in the need to, have to, ought to and should dynamics that all the life goes out of life.<\/p>\n

Having kids can be a great way to stay in touch with your inner child, because our kids are 100% kid energy after all.<\/p>\n

Some parents feel it\u2019s wrong to show a lighter side, like that will break the illusion of being \u2018the parent\u2019 but I would disagree. I think children who see their parents have fun and then return to their work, their chores or whatever it might be, demonstrate the importance of having balance in life.<\/p>\n

Here are ten ways to be a kid with your kid!<\/p>\n

Eat Cookie Dough<\/strong> \u2013 Who doesn\u2019t love cookie dough? There is something \u2018naughty\u2019 about eating the dough rather than waiting for the cookies. Join your kid the next time she sneaks a wad of dough!<\/p>\n

Play a Game –\u00a0<\/strong>Play any kind of game; a video game or a board game or make up a game.<\/p>\n

Play Telephone –\u00a0<\/strong>If you have enough people to play with, start a game of telephone – it is sure to create lots of giggles. Doing Mad Libs<\/a> can be a good substitute if it’s just you and your child (don’t know what MadLibs are – I included a link so you can check them out.)<\/p>\n

Blow Bubbles<\/strong>\u2013 I love blowing bubbles and the fun that ensues when you try to catch them and pop them. I especially like to catch them on the bubble wand and blow a second bubble in the first \u2013 Caidin thinks this is so cool!<\/p>\n

Play Tag<\/strong> \u2013 When was the last time you played tag. Next time your outside with your kid, tap him and yell \u2018Tag! Your it!\u2019 and run away. It\u2019s even more fun it you can get the whole family involved.<\/p>\n

Make Funny Faces<\/strong> \u2013 We have \u2018funny face\u2019 making competitions and usually end up laughing so hard that it hurts our stomachs.<\/p>\n

Play in the Mud<\/strong> \u2013 Paint on the driveway, throw it, smear it, let it \u2018goosh\u2019 through your fingers. (I\u2019d advise a pre-planning parental moment of having water to wash off on hand \u2013 I\u2019m not that adventurous!)<\/p>\n

Jump in Puddles<\/strong> \u2013 I have no idea why jumping in puddles is so much fun, but it really it is!<\/p>\n

Make-up Super Hero Names<\/strong> \u2013 This is one of my favorite things to do with Caidin is make up Super Hero names and their corresponding super hero powers. Make them up for yourself, your child and the rest of your family including your pets.<\/p>\n

Get into a Water Fight<\/strong> (outside if you don\u2019t want to clean-up) \u2013 Turn the hose on your child while washing the car or watering the plants. Let her get a turn at squirting you too!<\/p>\n

What other ways can you share? Leave a comment and let me know. I\u2019d love to add to my own list!<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2012 Christine Agro<\/p>\n

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Remember, join me at\u00a0The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a>\u00a0for more insight, guidance and to connect with a growing group of conscious parents.<\/p>\n

Have questions about your child or need support? Christine offers\u00a0private readings<\/a>\u00a0as well as on-line support at\u00a0The Consicous Mom\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Christine Agro is a clairvoyant, naturopath, Master Herbalist, conscious mom and author of 50 Ways to Live Life Consciously as well as of The Conscious Living Wisdom Cards (Special Moms\u2019 Edition). Christine is founder of The Conscious Mom\u2019s Guide , a membership site where she helps support you on your own journey of living life consciously and on your journey of being a Conscious parent. You can also join Christine on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>. To contact Christine, invite her to speak or to schedule an appointment with her please\u00a0email<\/a>\u00a0her<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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