Im laura and im 44. we have a 23 yr old son and triplets that are 20. I do have a mini-van and I don’t smoke. since our kids have grown-up and moved out, it is really quiet now.i am not used to that. I love working with children and teaching them things even from small events. playing outside is a must. they need to be healthy and creative and burn some energy.reading a variety of books with them and looking for a variety of library books is always a good mode of creativity.there is so much to explore outside, parks to go to, endless options. kids like to be treated as people because they are and need explanations and communication to feel a part of things.