Letting kids get bored can be great for their development.
Encourages imagination, innovation, and exploration.
Teaches problem solving.
Gives them confidence to be more self-sufficient.
But they still need direction or they’ll gravitate towards the screen.
Help keep their brains and bodies moving by setting up a checklist of things they can do BEFORE claiming they’re bored and grabbing technology…
Read for at least 20 minutes
Exercise – ride your bike, go for a walk, practice your ninja moves
10 minute tidy up
Self-care task – shower, brush teeth, get dressed
Fill a box with old toys or too-small clothes to donate
Try it out with your kids and let us know how it goes!