In this episode, Lindsay & Kate talk about a common phrase uttered by children everywhere…I’m bored! We’ve all heard it, we’ve all said it; find out why a little boredom can be a good thing.

Mentioned during the show

Amsterdam family gives away hundreds of children's coats from WNYT

What Is Boredom? The key factors underlying boredom from Psychology Today

The Benefits of Boredom Mind Institute from the Child Mind Institute 

The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro: Tips for When Kids Are Bored (and Why Boredom Can Be Good!) podcast

Being Bored Can Be Good for You—If You Do It Right. Here’s How from Time Magazine

How to deal with a kid who's always bored from Today’s Parent

Boredomtunity: Why Boredom Is the Best Thing for Our Kids

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400419.2014.901073

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