When did we decide that growing up meant growing serious? Play is not childish or indulgent — it is foundational to our emotional and neurological wellbeing. Through play, we develop creativity, resilience, and psychological flexibility. Without it, life becomes rigid and heavy. Play restores curiosity, lightness, and possibility. It is not a distraction from life. It is what keeps us fully alive within it.

Many of us wonder if our childhood has impacted who we are today. If certain behaviours or emotional responses feel like they've always...