Comments on: How to Help When your Kids are Bored https://imperfectfamilies.com/let-your-kids-be-bored/ Parent Coach for Imperfect Families Sun, 04 Jun 2017 23:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ashley S. https://imperfectfamilies.com/let-your-kids-be-bored/#comment-13045 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 17:14:11 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=467#comment-13045 I really believe in letting kids be bored, it’s where divergent thinking is born!

]]> By: Nicole Schwarz https://imperfectfamilies.com/let-your-kids-be-bored/#comment-12968 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:40:45 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=467#comment-12968 In reply to Sandra Lynn.

Yes. I can look around and see 15 things that look fun to do! 🙂 Now, to go put “sit in peace and quiet” on our list! Ha!

]]> By: Sandra Lynn https://imperfectfamilies.com/let-your-kids-be-bored/#comment-12966 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 18:10:52 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=467#comment-12966 We do this. Let her be bored. Or snatch from our list of activities (some of which are extra chores). She isn’t often bored but when those words come out, I have no patience (I don’t anger but…) because there is ALWAYS something to do. Even if it means just finding peace in the quiet. 🙂

Thanks for a great reiteration!

]]> By: The Importance of Slowing Down (Even if You Have To Force Yourself) https://imperfectfamilies.com/let-your-kids-be-bored/#comment-415 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 11:59:02 +0000 http://imperfectfamilies.com/?p=467#comment-415 […] their kids to and from soccer camp. Feeling obligated to create fun activities for their “bored” children. Or regretting the family vacation due to the number of complaints from the […]

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