Episode 21 · Phases
Why boredom is actually good for kids
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What this conversation covers
Dr. Courtney and her husband Scott talk all about what to do when your child says the dreaded, "I'm Bored!". They discuss:
- Why boredom isn't an emergency - and parents shouldn't panic.
- Real life skills that kids actually develop when they navigate boredom.
- Reasons why dealing with boredom may be harder for some kids - and what to do about it.
- What to say the next time your kid says "Im bored!"
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