Do we, adults, often feel like children? The world of childhood is a whole universe, at first glance, inaccessible to an adult, serious person. And children have not yet grown up to the world of adults. But, as in the well-known fairy tale about Pinocchio, there is always a secret door, you just need to have a golden key. So, let's look at how and why it is useful for adults and children to change roles and worlds with each other. Adults in the land of children Ask yourself - when was the last time I enthusiastically painted with gouache, picked up scissors and glue and made something, composed poetry or wrote story? There’s no time for that, there’s no time, there’s a lot of other worries, I’m so tired that I don’t want anything, and in general it’s stupid and childish. And a bunch of other excuses. Congratulations - looking for excuses is also the world of childhood. But let's return to creative activity. Why is it so useful to engage in creativity and why does it immerse us in the children's world? Firstly, in the process of creative activity there is a strong release, you rest, thanks to a change in activity, pleasant relaxation occurs. Secondly, while you relax, your brain begins to work more actively, but this activity does not tire you, but rather increases the efficiency of its work. It has been proven that engaging in new activities in adulthood, gaining new experience and skills, even just memorizing poetry, let alone composing them, leads to a reduction in the risk of degenerative brain diseases! And most importantly, your imagination, your creativity is a powerful resource for solving internal emotional difficulties and experiencing crisis situations. Inside you lives not just an adult personality, but a strong, courageous, healthy personality who knows how to overcome difficulties and cope with troubles. You just need to listen to yourself and find your own resource, turning off logical, simplifying and systematizing thinking, and immersing yourself in the world of children - the world of creativity, fantasy, imagination. Drawing. Disconnect from heavy everyday thoughts and let your hand wander freely across the sheet. Choose the art material that you will most enjoy working with. It can be watercolor, gouache, pastel, crayons, felt-tip pens, gel pens, ink, pencils... When children draw, they are not yet fixated on stereotypes; for them, houses can be round, trees can have the most unusual colors, and even have the most incredible shapes. Children draw their feelings, rather than trying to draw something beautiful and similar. Only later do we, adults, manage to teach them that a house must be a square with a triangle on top, and the tree trunk must be brown. But no one will ever be able to say what is right and what is wrong - draw for yourself, choosing the colors and shapes that the child living inside you requires. You can even close your eyes, just relax and enjoy the fact that your hand leaves intricate marks on the sheet. Games. The leading activity of any child is play. Games are their world entirely. But the game for children performs the most important function - it is a projection of adult life in a safe space where they can learn adult life rules. And the game brings adults back to the world of childhood. Let the game into your life. These can be any ordinary family rituals, traditions, unusual adventures, events, board game evenings, practical jokes, surprises that you have come up with. A great example is everyone's favorite New Year - it's actually a set of rituals that we all must do in one night. They give us confidence in the well-being of the coming year, strength for the rest of the dark and cold season, joy from spending time together, a delicious feast, in general, positive emotions and relaxation for the year ahead! This is a wonderful common game that we play throughout the country. And since all adults, without exception, agree to play one game, let’s play the rest. Joint games harmonize family relationships,.