Let Your Kids Be Bored | Why Boredom Is Underrated

Are your kids bored? That’s great! Because in this video, Dr. Sarah Garwood explains how boredom is actually beneficial to your child’s development. Learn how boredom can lead to creative thinking. So, squeeze the benefits out of boredom this summer by creating space and time for your kids to come up with ideas themselves for what to do next.

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