This article is part of our Monthly Blog Series, which showcases Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Members' efforts and commitment to ensure that play is a critical element in the lives of people of all ages. Each month, a different member organization will share their take on how play is a part of the work they do.
November 1, 2019
Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative Member Blog
Khyla Freeman, United Way's APOST Youth Wellness Associate
What does “play” mean to me? As I begin to think about this answer, so many things begin to pop into my head. The google definition of play is to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. The word that stuck out to me the most was “serious” because play is not supposed to be a serious moment. When people think of play, they normally relate it to children, but play can be in your everyday life as an adult. I am going to take you on a journey on how play evolved for me and you will find that it is not that different from the things I chose to do as a kid.
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