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
