How to Turn "I'm Bored" into a Learning Momen...

Almost every parent I work with asks me the same question. How do I balance strictness with softness? How can I be firm without being harsh, and soft without being permissive? It feels like you can only be one or the other. Maybe you grew up with a strict parent and swore you’d n ...  Show more

Back to school time. We brace the kids for a new teacher, a new schedule, and earlier wake times. We purchase the backpack and walk them through it, and tell them they can do it. But no one gives the parent any information about what is ahead. The earlier wake times are also your ...  Show more

"Mommy, I'm bored." How many times have you heard this?

In this episode I share why kids say "I'm bored" and how to reframe it's meaning. I emphasize the importance to create a love of learning whe ...

Jess and Scott dive into the often-misunderstood topic of boredom and its crucial role in child development. They explore why parents fear their children being bored, how screens have become the default solution to downtime, and the surprising developmental benefits that emerg ...

Do your children mope around the house all summer complaining about being bored? Do they seem discontent most of the time, or unmotivated to do much of anything no matter how many suggestions you make? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as ...  Show more

Boredom is something we all feel sometimes, when nothing seems fun or interesting. But have you ever wondered what’s actually going on in your brain when you feel that way? Can it ever be good for you to be bored? Molly and co-host Maisie explore how boredom can lead to creativit ...  Show more