Episode 051: Summer Boredom

Summer is upon us!  A season for expansion and growth, and our favorite thing to hear as moms, "I'm bored!"  In this episode, we flip the script and offer you 5 terrific ways to bust boredom this summer!

"I think it's necessary to let kids be bored once in a while.  That's how they learn to be creative." - Kim Raver

Let's flip the script and get us all set-up for a successful summer!  No over-planning, over-programming, over-thinking, or over-indulging.  Let's talk about how we can cultivate a spirit of curiosity, exploration, and independence this summer!

Taking the acronym B-O-R-E-D, in this episode, we offer up ideas to keep kids engaged throughout the summer months doing everything from building, playing outdoors, reading, getting exercise, helping others, and so much more!

Resources From This Episode:

Nancy Blakey, Mudpie Mamas: https://mudpiemamas.com/

Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods and Vitamin N: http://richardlouv.com/