Boredom isn’t a problem, it’s a superpower in disguise. How many of your kids have said “Mom, we’re bored, we’re bored”? That’s actually okay.

It helps encourage reflection and introspection. It helps them become more creative and engage in imaginative play. Problem-solving skills, absolutely. You know, they’re bored – that’s their problem. Well, what are they gonna do about it? Absolutely.

And it helps them become more independent and try to entertain themselves without a parent or a sister or brother. Absolutely. Or a device sometimes. Or a device, or a device. Gets those creative juices flowing as to how can I deal with this. So boredom’s okay.