What if the best way to raise a curious, creative, and confident child… is to let them be bored?

This week on Like A Mother, Katie McGrady is joined by Catholic school librarian and mother of two boys, Elizabeth Nava, to talk about parenting through summer break, encouraging a love for reading, and why building a “capacity for boredom” might be the best gift you can give your kids.

They unpack:

• The joy of summer reading competitions (and Outback Steakhouse gift cards)
• How to actually get your kids excited to read
• Why audiobooks and podcasts are secret parenting superpowers
• Setting healthy screen boundaries without guilt
• Why boredom fuels imagination, wonder, and resilience

This episode is equal parts nostalgic, practical, and empowering—perfect for moms seeking a more peaceful, purposeful summer at home.

Plus, Katie shares her own story of catching her family in a “summer snapshot” moment, and why it was better than any Instagram photo could’ve been.

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