Let take a good look at why boredom can be a good thing →

April 24, 2024 by Gail Smith in Activity, Christmas, Education, Happiness, Independence, Raising Boys, Raising girls, School Holidays, Relax, Starting Term, Starting School, Technology

Discover the benefits of embracing boredom! Gail Smiths explains how encouraging children to slow down and enjoy moments of stillness can lead to new ideas and creativity. Let's create space for quiet reflection and see the magic it brings to their lives!

Let’s talk about some advantages of boredom

August 20, 2022 by Gail Smith in Children, Parenting, Relax

If we use boredom as a wind-down time, a time for just letting thoughts fly around, we will be surprised at the creative thinking that goes on in our head. We can reflect on matters that perhaps we have not thought of for a while. It's our role as parents to help our children see the benefits of boredom.