017: From Bored to Brilliant

Tired of "I'm bored" driving you crazy? 😩 This episode reveals why allowing kids to solve their own boredom can be a secret superpower! Marjie and Paige explore how modern parenting often prevents this crucial experience, and why allowing discomfort can spark incredible creativity and independence. Discover how to create an environment that encourages self-entertainment, building resilience and intrinsic motivation that lasts a lifetime. Get ready to embrace the quiet, trust your child's capabilities, and witness the magic born from doing "nothing." ✨ _____________________________________________________ 💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter. We'd love to hear about boredom in your family. Also, we love hearing your boredom hacks!  send us a voice message through our Speakpipe  leave us an anonymous written message email us [email protected]  🙏Subscribe & Rate: If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts.  🩵Follow us on Instagram    Hosts  Marjie Longshore, Founder of Family Leadership Center Paige Trevor, Parent Coach Special thanks to editor Max Cotter, Marike Pienaar, and Wendy Tracy   Resources 🧘🏽How to Be, lessons from a tween 💡From Bored to Brilliant Blog  🎧 Listen to Episode 005 for inspiration on connecting with your child through Special Time 🧹Chores can be boredom busters, done right. Learn how in this short blog, Splish Splash Chores   Stay Connected 📝Subscribe to the Family Leadership Center newsletter ⚖️Subscribe to Paige's newsletter