YourTango: 5 Reasons Why Having Bored Kids Can Be A Great Thing For Their Development

ADHDNewsParenting & Families
Written By Dr. Sharon Saline's Team
Why does a bored kid, or the threat of a bored kid, strike fear into the hearts of parents? Part of the reason is that the attention economy (AKA Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, your smartphone) has erased boredom from adult lives. Parents forget the joy and benefits of a quiet moment, because they are vanishingly rare. Click logo below to read more.

Dr. Sharon Saline's Team
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