One quick reminder: My Etsy shop is now open, offering printable resources for families. Right now, there are 4 products listed, but I have many more in the works. Stay tuned. Share with other families you know.
The products include:
printable pretend play kit,
social-emotional learning kit,
patient parenting toolkit, and
tech mantra for families.
I’m adding two of these resources to the paid subscriber page. If you upgrade to a paid subscription, you get access to two products included in your subscription, along with the full library of resources.
Paid subscribers can find it at the top of the main page, with the header labeled Printables Library.
“Mom/Dad, I’m bored!” How often do you hear that during the summer? Our first instinct is to present our kids with a barrage of activities to keep the dreaded boredom at bay.
But what if we took a different approach?
What if boredom is really a sign of lack of inspiration or meaning, not laziness or lack of motivation?
In recent years, I’ve begun to think about boredom in a slightly different way. After reading some research from a psychologist who described boredom as a lack of meaning.
When I think back to my own childhood experience of boredom, that definition resonates with me. This idea aligns well with a lot of psychological research from recent years on the importance of a sense of purpose. Those two ideas are tied closely together: meaning and purpose.
The research finds, not surprisingly, that we humans need purpose. Some of the most interesting research in this area looks at teens. Teens who have a sense of purpose tend to do better in all areas of life— academically, mentally, and in terms of feelings of happiness.
What brings a “sense of meaning” for a 4-year-old, 7-year-old or even a 10-year-old?
Related reading: Growing Up in the 80s: Recreate It For Your Child Today
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