@diaryofafitmommy: Seriously why is it so hard to play with our kids as adults? Am I the only one who struggles with this? 😔 I wish I were better with my imagination and playing.

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danielleking19
danielleking19 :
And the guilt is over whelming when they go to bed 😩❤️
2026-07-13 18:50:27
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ambernoelle17
Amber :
I talked to my therapist about this and it’s due to the fact we were never played with as children and the mind hasn’t healed those wounds so it becomes almost boring for us to play or imagine because we didn’t have that in the first place .
2026-05-30 22:17:26
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ericajusczak
ericajusczak :
I sit down and immediately think of something I “need” to clean or do. It’s so hard to sit still when there’s so much to do 😔
2026-06-02 02:28:27
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jocelynmsthang
🤍JoJo🤍 :
guys it's not that deep it's just boring . I hate sitting on the floor playing monsters and aliens it's just not something I want to do
2026-06-01 05:39:54
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tara09790
TaRa. :
I can go to park, for walks but sitting and playing with toys..nope.. it is boring and its ok to say it. They are kids, we are adults. Nothing will happen if you do not play with your kid sometimes 😁
2026-07-13 17:24:34
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musky9701
Musky :
Its like my body just rejects it
2026-07-10 03:01:28
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deadeyedelboy
DeadEyeDelboy :
As a dad, TV shows like Bluey and stuff create unrealistic expectations on how adults should play with kids. It’s tough.
2026-07-14 18:16:34
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brendamhearty
Brenda Hearty LMT :
I think we are stressed out, overstimulated moms who just need a moment to catch our breath at times, not that we don’t want to play with them, we just lack the mental and emotional energy it takes.
2026-05-31 18:38:03
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paigechomp
PaigeChomp :
I appreciate you sharing this. I feel a lot of guilt when I don’t really want to play with my son either. I know it means the world to him but my heart is not in it.
2026-06-01 00:13:11
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a_breezzyyy
adrianna 🖤 :
to me it feels like another chore were expected to do.
2026-06-01 19:54:52
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rachiex88
Rachel B :
Same, I can’t stand playing. I do everything else for her but I have no patience or energy to play
2026-05-30 21:26:37
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laraintransit
laraintransit🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 :
I hate the “NOOOOO you have to do THISSS” in games of pretend - like buddy I want to use my imagination too 😒
2026-07-14 09:18:43
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mama_maakt_makkelijk
mama_maakt_makkelijk :
because we are adults. we dont have that imagination. the best advice, do things YOU like with them. coloring, painting, baking,... 🥰
2026-07-15 09:08:58
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renee.govender2
Renee Govender :
So grateful that there is others that have this problem,I thaught I was just being lazy
2026-07-14 17:44:38
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jclax94
Jody | :
Fun fact: mothers/women and children release higher levels of oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins through comfort, care, emotional connection, whereas fathers/men and children release the same hormones through play, joking and “rough and tumble”. It’s a chemical thing. Don’t feel bad about it, it’s perfectly natural 🥰
2026-07-16 20:38:40
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meganmackie50
megan :
Thank you for this post.. I though I was the only one and felt like a failure as a mom.
2026-07-18 11:49:27
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fatmab.kw
fatma :
I get bored easily
2026-07-14 19:39:43
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lucyanncssr
🧿LC🧿 :
It’s because of being over stimulated. Allot on our minds. 10 minutes is all it takes. Give it your best go. Then continue on with the juggling 🙏🏻❤️you got this.
2026-07-18 08:37:26
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user5608863581108
user5608863581108 :
Try 15 min intervals of play with them. It means the world to them and it’s their love language. I find it hard also 😕 I wish I didn’t though. I’m not that … fun. My husband, on the other hand, plays with ease.
2026-07-13 00:53:26
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davine1145
Davine :
I’m I the only one who loves playing with my daughter?
2026-07-13 17:58:31
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tssa19
Tessss19 :
I am a Adhd mom and this gave me postpartum depression. Sitting on the floor for 10 months was sooo hard for me. I get bored within 2 minutes and only see house tasks that need to be done.
2026-07-13 19:25:09
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lysssnow
LyssSnow :
Same. I HAVE to take him somewhere I hate staying home and playing 😭
2026-05-30 21:02:46
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raeeee1222
Homegirl :
Therapist here! This is very common and nothing to be ashamed of. However, children communicate and connect through play. Joining in their play and letting them lead it enhances parent-child relationships
2026-06-01 04:35:05
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assholefurbabies
Stacy Lala :
I struggled with it too. I don't know why.
2026-07-12 23:34:09
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rachelylo
Rachelylo :
I usually buy toys i wanted as a kid but never got and that's how I can play with my kid
2026-07-13 15:12:29
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