How Can You Set Playful Intentions for Your Family This Year?

January can feel like a lot. The holidays are over, the routines are messy, and suddenly everyone’s talking about resolutions and goals and “new year, new you.” And if you’ve got kids? The pressure doesn’t just double, it multiplies.

But here’s a thought: what if we ditched the pressure and focused on something simple?

More play.

At Bolder Play, we’re big believers that play isn’t just for kids; it’s how families connect. It’s how we recharge, laugh, move, and find joy together. So instead of lofty resolutions, we’re all about setting playful intentions—realistic, feel-good goals that bring more fun into the everyday.

Here are a few simple ways to start:

1. Start a Family Play Night

Pick one night a week—or even just once a month—and make it your family’s official “play night.” No screens, no stress. Just good old-fashioned fun.

You could race through a backyard obstacle course, zoom around the kitchen on the Tri-Flyer, or set up the StairSlide for a few rounds of indoor sledding. Let your kids help plan it, they’ll love having a say, and you’ll love seeing them light up!

2. Make Time for Free Play

It’s easy to overschedule. But some of the best moments come when kids have room to just… play. No rules, no structure.

Maybe it’s building a fort out of couch cushions, swinging in the backyard, or turning your living room into a ninja course. Whatever it looks like, free play gives kids a chance to imagine, explore, and lead the way.

3. Try One New Thing Together

You don’t have to overhaul your life! Just try something new, together. Maybe that’s setting up the Slackers Ninjaline for the first time. Maybe it’s a snowy hike, an indoor scavenger hunt, or cooking a new meal as a family. You could even start a little gratitude-sharing tradition at dinner or plant something simple together and watch it grow.

The point isn’t to do everything. It’s to create a shared experience that’s fun, fresh, and full of connection.

4. Move a Little Every Day

Movement doesn’t have to mean workouts. For families, it can be dance parties in the kitchen, races in the backyard, or balance games in the hallway.

Bolder Play gear makes it easy to sneak in physical play that’s also fun - just the way kids should feel about exercise. No guilt, no pressure, just a chance to move your bodies and enjoy it.

5. Celebrate the Little Wins

Did your toddler make it across the obstacle course without help? Did your family skip screens and play outside instead? Celebrate it!

These small wins matter. They’re proof that even on the busiest days, you’re making space for joy and connection.

This Year, Let’s Just Keep It Simple

You don’t need a perfect calendar or Pinterest-worthy plans. All you need is a little intention, a little creativity, and a willingness to say “yes” to the moments that matter.

So here’s to more play, more laughter, and more memories. Because when you focus on fun, everything else falls into place.