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The Gift of the "Blank Space"

We’ve all been there. Your child wanders in, sighs, and says, "I’m bored." Usually, we feel an instant pressure to fix it. We suggest a craft or hand over a phone to stop the whining. We treat boredom like a problem, but it’s actually the moment right before creativity wakes up.

Letting the Brain Wander

When a child isn't being entertained, their brain starts connecting ideas and imagining possibilities. That uncomfortable pause is just the runway they need to invent a game or build a fort. A little bit of empty space builds more resourcefulness than a packed schedule.

Here’s something you can try the next time you hear, “I’m bored!” Instead of being the entertainer, try a lighter touch:

• Say, "I wonder what your brain is going to come up with."

• Leave out a few items like a roll of tape, a spoon, and a box. Don't give instructions. Just walk away.

• Give them five minutes of quiet before you jump in. The magic usually happens at minute four.

We’re diving deeper into this during The Playful Shift, our weekly 30-minute chat. We’ll be talking about how to turn "I'm bored" into a win this Sunday 17 May from 7:30 to 8:00 am CST.

Come hang out with us in the Connected Through Play community to grab the link and share what your kids ended up creating this week. See you there!

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