I’m a mom, stepmom, and theatre educator helping exhausted parents access their inner creative playfulness for more connection and joy. No messy crafts, complicated setups, or sensory bins here! Just simple, silly moments that bring your family back together through laughter. My short weekly emails share reflections from real life and a simple invitation you can try for yourself or with your kids.
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The following story is how something very funny happened in a very formal setting and how it turned my whole day around. I hope it brightens your day, too. 💞 The other day my husband, who works in football, remembered something once he got home from work. “I think the coach might have accidentally said ‘fart’ in his press conference today…” he said. Naturally, we had to find the clip. When he did, I laughed so hard my son looked genuinely concerned. Because it was even better than I could have imagined. Picture this: A thoughtful, composed coach standing at the podium, speaking to fans after a tough stretch. He says with total conviction and professionalism: “To the fans… I promise you, we’re gonna go out there and fight our tails off.” Except he doesn’t say “fight.” He says “FART.” YES, really. He actually said: “We’re gonna go out there and fart—” 😂😂😂 He corrected himself and continued on without missing a beat. And he probably never even thought about it again… or I don’t know maybe he woke up at 2am thinking, “I can’t believe I said we’re gonna fart our tails off” But what he could never know is how much I NEEDED him to make that mistake. I’d been in a funk earlier… a weird sadness and unsettled feeling I couldn’t shake. Until good ole Steve found that clip and our family’s new favorite quote was born. We replayed it again and again, laughing harder every time. And just like that, the heaviness lifted. So, my invitation for you this week: Get out there and fart your tail off. 😁 (come on, I HAD to!!) And if you’re stuck in a funk you can’t seem to shake… never underestimate the healing power of a little silliness. Cheering you on always, Mia MORE FROM PLAYFUL HEART PARENTING: Done-for-you fun. Simple, creative apps that take the brainwork out and put connection and laughter in. LITTLE MOMENTS FOR BIG LAUGHS: Quick and easy, random, silly moments to share with your kids. Private podcast program: playful strategies for navigating everyday parenting challenges and reducing power struggles. |
Playful Heart Parenting
I’m a mom, stepmom, and theatre educator helping exhausted parents access their inner creative playfulness for more connection and joy. No messy crafts, complicated setups, or sensory bins here! Just simple, silly moments that bring your family back together through laughter. My short weekly emails share reflections from real life and a simple invitation you can try for yourself or with your kids.
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