Boredom. To some parents, it's a four-letter word – synonymous with laziness or a lack of motivation. But to others, it's one of the best things you can provide for your otherwise over-scheduled ...

It’s just four hours into a calm, lazy Saturday morning, and I feel a kid tugging at my sweats. “Mom, I’m bored.” Seriously? You haven’t been home for more than a few waking hours in the last week ...

One of my earliest childhood memories is telling my mother that I was bored. Along with “Are we there yet?” on car trips and “I want pizza” almost every night, it was one of my most of-repeated ...

Sometimes “I’m bored” means “I’m up for some challenge and excitement, and I want you to make that happen,” but it can also mean, “I have a problem.” First, check in with your child or teenager and ...

Stuck for ways to pass the time? Filling your days is draining work when you don’t have enough activities to keep you occupied. When you’re idle, your mind has a way of blocking out any entertaining ...

About a month ago I walked into the living room and saw my son lying on his back on the rug, gazing up at the ceiling. He gave the impression of having been in that position for some time – hours, ...