As a mom of six kids, summer can be stressful. Trying to fill their days with activities can be exhausting, so I stopped. I want them to get bored. Boredom encourages my kids to develop ...

Young people are more bored than ever before, per a new study. But parents and experts told The Post that there's power in boredom and it can be the best thing for kids. Pictured: Renée Gadar and her ...

Trying to entertain kids who are tired of being cooped up at home? Try some of these parent-approved games and activities. We pulled advice, recommendations, and more from our TODAY Parenting Team ...

Parents report preschoolers to teenagers are experiencing high rates of boredom. Experts break down why and what to do. Fact checked by Sarah Scott “I’m bored.” It’s the nails-on-a-chalkboard, at-home ...

During the summer months, parents are especially familiar with hearing the refrain, "I'm bored!" While many parents feel the need to pack children's schedules full of activities, a bit of boredom can ...

I want to recommend Darby Saxbe’s recent piece in the Washington Post about the benefits of boredom for children. She argues that we are over-parenting our children with costs to both ourselves and to ...

Are your kids bored yet? We are halfway through the summer and maybe you have exhausted the local pools and parks and are looking for something to do with your kids before school starts. Before you ...

OF PARENTS DON’T LIKE TO HEAR. I AM BORED, AND THOSE THREE WORDS CAN POP UP A LOT ONCE SCHOOL IS OUT. SO HERE TO OFFER SOME SOME HELP AND DIRECTION. IS DOCTOR ERIKA LEE, A CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST AT BOSTON ...

The resulting whine of, "I'm bored!" may be a frustrating moment for parents. But it turns out boredom can have some big ...

Moms are on board with boredom. When Renée Gadar’s kids tell her they’re bored, she doesn’t hesitate to repeat the same advice her parents once gave her: You have lots of things to play with — go and ...