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In my workshops, a lament shared by many moms is having to play with their kids in ways that just aren't fun. Face it - even though there are lots of parent-child activities that you love, there are a few which are you probably find to be almost unbearable.
What kind of play drives you absolutely crazy when you anticipate doing it for any amount of time? Playing "make-believe" tops this category for a lot of moms, followed by cars, trucks and trains, board games, building with Legos, and so forth. Every mom has her own "I'd-rather-do-almost-ANYTHING-than-play-this-one-more-time" list.
Here's the good news - this is not, repeat NOT something to feel bad about! The guilt that some moms feel over their dislike of certain activities is huge, yet unwarranted. Instead of making a judgment about your feelings, try to just accept them. There's nothing wrong with preferring outdoor activities and puzzles to playing with Barbies, say, or liking arts and crafts more than...
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