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Why boredom is actually good for kids

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Resilience Roundup

Supporting Confident, Strong, and Resilient Kids

Hello Reader,

It has been a long time since I have sent out resources. Apologies, I will try to remember to get back into it once a month because there is a lot of stuff coming up.

For now, I thought I'd reach out because I have heard a lot of kids saying recently, “I’m bored.”

And a lot of adults' instinct is to jump in and solve it.

But what if boredom is exactly what their brain needs?

And, why does screen time make things worse?

Check out some of the recent resources to learn more about this and other important topics.

Recent articles

Resilience Unleashed

This month, read more about why boredom is one of the best tools we have for helping kids build emotion regulation, executive function, and resilience—and why adults need it too.

Recent Podcast Episodes

Overpowering Emotions

Learn more about the importance of boredom, as well as other important topics like why "stop and think" might not be all that effective.

Parents of the Year

Lots of new episodes, including Is it bad parenting to hide during a meltdown? and Can you keep a routine without ruining summer?

Thank you for trusting me to support you and the amazing kids in your life. Let’s continue helping them grow bold, brave, and ready to take on the world!

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And, be sure to check out these bonus seasonal resources for you:

🌞 Summer Survival Guide: Keep things calm without overfilling the calendar → ​​Summer Fun (And School Transition Success) Guide​​

🎒 Transitioning Back to School: Support smoother routines and emotional regulation → Back-to-School-Success Guide ​​

😟 Back-to-School Anxiety Toolkit: Tools to ease the tension and build confidence → Conquering Back-to-School Anxiety Guide​​

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Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Dr. Caroline

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Join Dr. Caroline’s live and on-demand workshops tailored to help kids thrive. Explore all the exciting upcoming opportunities now! Don’t miss out—click here to get started!

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Hi! I'm Dr. Caroline Buzanko

I am made up of many things. Psychologist. Mother. Actress. Public Speaker. Yoda of anxiety. ADHD Superhero. Changer of Lives. I work with children, teens, and their families to help them build better lives by maximizing confidence and forging their resilience. I also work with professionals and educators looking for training and approaches to work effectively with their clients. With over 20 years of experience, I know that maximizing confidence and resilience starts with fostering strong family connections, developing skills, and implementing effective, practical strategies to capitalize on strengths. My focus is on developing these skills for long-term success and positive well-being.

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