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Home » Play Ideas » My Nature Journal

Life Moves Pretty Fast

Can you finish the quote? Do you know who said it? I don't normally recommend sitting indoors to watch a movie, but these 4 Play Movies for Grown-Ups will make you want to race your kids to the swings.

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
-Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

This movie reminds me that it's okay to get crazy and buck the routine every once in a while. Jump out of the norm and take some friends with you on your adventure!

"It's a glow-in-the-dark compass ring. So you don't get lost."
-Big (1988)

The gifts of childhood are many.  We don't have to let the feeling disappear just because the candles on our birthday cake say so. Playing brings it all back, no matter your age.

"Because it's magic. Magic has to be believed. It's the only way it's real."
and
"I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics. Even if they dress in rags, even if they aren't pretty, or smart, or young. They're still princesses. All of us. Didn't your father ever tell you that? Didn't he?"
-A Little Princess (1995)

The pace of this movie is slow and poetic. Sara Crewe reminds me that no one can ever take away my imagination - and even though I'm a tomboy - I'll always be a princess!

"Children cannot do all the things they are supposed to do, if they have to worry about spoiling their precious clothes!"
-The Sound of Music (1965)

The ultimate play outdoors movie! Children need to sing and dance and play and get their clothes dirty.

So watch these movies and then get yourself outside acting like a kid again!

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About Michele Whiteaker

Writer mom and nature guide promoting play and empowering families to prioritize outside time since 2008. Park information gathered through my personal experiences and provided as a FREE community resource to millions of Orange County families over the past 17 years via blog and social media. Subscribe to my FREE weekly email inspiring you with park tips and play ideas.

"The Park Lady"

My name is Michele Whiteaker and I'd love for you to think of me as your personal Play Concierge. When I used to search online for family-friendly activities, nothing quite fit my playful outdoor interests or tight budget.

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