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Bored? Perfect. Why Boredom is Good for Kids, According to Child Psychologists

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, parents often feel pressure to keep their children constantly busy. Kids are ...
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Kerzman: Yes, it's OK for your kids to be bored during the summer

A casual observer seeing my kids flopped on the couch, idly thumbing through YouTube in their jammies at 1 p.m., might make that gesture where you make little circles with your hand, open, palm facing ...
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I want my kids to get bored this summer. It's good for them.

As a mom of six kids, summer can be stressful. Trying to fill their days with activities can be exhausting, so I stopped. I want them to get bored. Boredom encourages my kids to develop ...
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The 1 Response To Have Up Your Sleeve When Kids Say 'I'm Bored'

Today, 12 August, is the day that kids reach peak school summer holiday boredom, apparently – yet chances are you’ve already heard your fair share of ‘I’m bored’ and ‘can you play with me?’ comments ...