Boredom is a Gift

bored kidNot to be feared, those three special words: “I am Bored!”

I love it when Zed says this. I know that just around the corner is something amazing – a new Lego creation, an invention, a game out of sticks and pine cones, or . . . ?

So when I hear this childhood rant that paralyzes some parents, a little thrill runs through me. Zed is right on track in his child development. And I get to help by letting him have that boredom. Because, given a little time on his own, he’ll find a way to move past it.

The Moving Smart blog site has a great post on this topic. Gill Connell outlines the benefits of boredom and provides “Disbordoment” Strategies. I love that term. Click here to check it out.

What do YOU do when your child sends out this cry? I’d love to know.

 

3 Responses to “Boredom is a Gift”

    • You’ve got a great site. I have a background in dance and movement education so I really celebrate your emphasis on movement. “A Moving Child is a Learning Child!” Thanks, Gill

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