When Your Kid Says “I’m Boredddd!”

Your kid whines, “I’m so bored!” and suddenly you feel like you
have to fix it. Dr. Becky and independent play expert Lizzie Assa
reframe boredom as a good thing, show parents how to step out of
the entertainer role, and share a few doable ways to build
independence, creativity, and resilience.


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Screens are a big part of family life, but many parents feel how
easily they can get in the way of real connection. The Reset, a
national movement from Outward Bound USA, invites families to
unplug for 24 hours on Saturday, January 24th and reconnect in
whatever way works for them. Learn more and sign the pledge at
the-reset.org.


Good Inside is growing up! Listen to The In-Between Years with
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