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6 SOLERA DIAMOND VALLEY | JULY 2025 By Karen Range, Resident It's always amusing to me to search for unofficial holidays for a given month. ere is usually a long list of holidays that most of us have probably never heard of and some of them are on the silly side. One holiday for July that caught my interest was "Be a Kid Again Day." "Be a Kid Again Day" is a national holiday and this year it falls on July 8th. e holiday is about reconnecting with our inner child and indulging in activities that bring joy and a sense of carefree fun. A description of the holiday on the ChildCareEd website states: "is wonderful day is all about taking a vacation from being an adult and acting like the carefree child you used to be when you were younger." For those of us who may not be in touch with our inner child, this holiday offers a chance to feel like a kid again, at least for a day. We've probably all heard the phrase "you are only as young as you feel." Studies have shown that there is merit to the idea that being a child at heart can benefit people. Knowing how to indulge our inner child once in a while can actually have a positive impact on our vitality. So how can we best celebrate a day that is meant to evoke positive memories and feelings from our younger days? Here are some ideas: • Engage in a favorite childhood hobby. • Play board games or put a puzzle together. • Play games outdoors (outside our lodge we have Connect Four and Cornhole games available). • Listen to favorite songs from yester-year and have a 'dance party'. • Visit a neighborhood park or a theme park. • Go for a bike ride. • Blow bubbles with a bubble wand. • Watch a movie you enjoyed as a child. • Spend time with children and participate in activities that they enjoy. On "Be a Kid Again Day," we all have permission to unleash the carefree spirit and childlike wonder that may still be buried deep within us. As one quote states, "you are never too young to do goofy stuff." So this July 8th, I encourage you to be just a bit goofy, as you enjoy being a kid again for a day. BE A KID AGAIN DAY

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