Overcoming Sunday Afternoon “I’m Bored Slump"

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Parents, can you relate? It’s Sunday afternoon. The "I’m bored" whines are starting to echo through the house. The easiest fix is to hand over a tablet just to get twenty minutes of peace, but that nagging feeling remains the feeling that we’re losing something to a glowing screen.

Did you know, in the 1970s, architect Simon Nicholson proposed the "Theory of Loose Parts." He proved that the more "variables" an environment has (sticks, stones, fabric, or even old spoons), the more children interact with it. Boredom isn't a problem to be solved; it’s an invitation for your child to become the architect of their own world.

Try this at home, the indoor picnic. Spread a blanket on the living room floor and declare "No chairs allowed" for lunch. Ask your kids how they’d build a "fortress" around the picnic using only pillows and the items in the room. Suddenly, lunch isn't a chore, it's an adventure.

You don't have to be perfect to raise creative kids. You just need a little community support. Grab your favorite mug and join our Connected Thru Play Coffee Chat this Sunday, 17 May at 7:30 am CDT. Let's talk about why "I'm bored" is actually the best thing you'll hear all week. Join US and share your "Play Win" today!

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