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The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro

Tips for When Your Kids Are Bored (and Why Boredom Can Be Good!)

Jun 4, 2018
19:36

"I'm bored" is high on the list of kid phrases that irritate parents. 

That's why it's so easy for us to quickly offer a half dozen suggestions in response.

But it turns out that letting our kids be bored is actually good for them. As in REALLY good.

In this episode, I show you why -- PLUS offer *you* a dozen suggestions to help you let your kids be bored the "right" way so that they can use the experience to foster creativity, leadership, and personal growth. 

You'll never hear "I'm bored" the same way again!

**This episode is sponsored by Big Life Journal, a company that strives to help children develop a growth mindset. Pick up their new Growth Mindset Activity Kit (something to keep your kids from being bored!) at www.biglifejournal.com and use the code ZENDOCSTEVE for 10% off your purchase.

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