Here in eastern Canada, where Playwell Bricks’ HQ is located, this is the first full week of the school term. And you know what that means. Parents everywhere will be calling in sick at their jobs, because after a long summer, they’ve finally got the chance to have the house to themselves and pull out the kids’ bricks for a little build time.

Some of these parents had a secret countdown on their phones. Others tried to join their kids, building with bricks on rainy days, but it just isn’t the same when you have to turn over the coolest pieces to the kids. None of us are willing to hand in our parent-of-the-year card over a sweet, sweet brick, after all. Well, most of us, anyway.

The team at Playwell Bricks is always hopeful that these parents will receive a custom Playwell Bricks set as an employee, client, or even trade show gift someday. Until that day comes, parents and non-parents alike would do well to remember the numerous mental health benefits that brick play can bring.

Even without the thrill of sneaking around and taking a me day with bricks, studies have shown that building with bricks enhances our work/life balance. By engaging with bricks, adults are giving themselves what’s become a rare chance to play, something that reduces our stress levels. Building on that (see what I did there), creating structures with bricks also enhances our creative problem-solving skills.

That’s not all. This kind of creative play can work as an antidote to stress-related illnesses and burnout, but only if you take the time to engage with your Playwell Bricks. That’s one of the many reasons that companies like Chime and Google commissioned custom Playwell Bricks sets for their employees and bug hunters. These sets a great way to keep your team happy, connected, and, most importantly, healthy.

If you’re interested in commissioning your own custom Playwell Bricks set, please contact us today. Whether you know exactly what you want, or you'd like to see what ideas our team comes up with, Playwell Bricks is here to build your dreams!