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Parents recognize the important role fun plays in a happy childhood, but finding time to laugh and have a good time is important for adults as well. Unfortunately, that lesson seems to have been lost on modern adults. A recent survey from the American Psychological Association found that 76 percent of adults felt stress from politics, race relations, violence, and inflation. Such stress has had an adverse effect on respondents' health, contributing to episodes of headache, fatigue and depression, among other things. According to the nonprofit HelpGuide.org, adult play can help to alleviate stress, improve brain function, boost creativity, and strengthen relationships. Sharing laughter and fun with others can encourage empathy, build trust and foster intimacy with others.