{"product_id":"101-things-to-do-when-youre-bored","title":"101 Things To Do When You're Bored","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoredom is the uncomfortable feeling of not knowing what to do. Many children complain about being bored when nothing seems interesting. The good news is that there are many age-appropriate ways they can enjoy their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e101 Things To Do When You’re Bored\u003c\/strong\u003e handout offers a wide variety of engaging activities clients can choose from whenever boredom strikes. Ideas include folding origami, sculpting with clay, riding a bike, and many more. Each activity is paired with a simple icon so clients can quickly find an idea that interests them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning different ways to respond to boredom can help kids and teens develop creativity and problem-solving skills. Allow them to explore the handout and choose an activity themselves. Resist the urge to solve your child’s boredom right away so that they can practice thinking independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother helpful tip is to have your child choose a few favorite activities from the handout and create their own personalized “boredom ideas” chart. Keep it somewhere visible at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handout pairs nicely with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcenterkids.com\/products\/my-boredom-buster-list\"\u003eMy Boredom-Buster List worksheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnderson, A. J., \u0026amp; Perone, S. (2024). The kids are bored: Trait boredom in early childhood and links to self-regulation, coping strategies, and parent–child interactions. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 243, 105919. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jecp.2024.105919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiller, G. (2024, November 13). The benefits of boredom. Child Mind Institute. https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/the-benefits-of-boredom\/\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMayo Clinic Health System Staff. (2022, September 14). Boost your brain with boredom. Mayo Clinic Health System. https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/boost-your-brain-with-boredom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Mental Health Center Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48696193351912,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/6700\/3112\/files\/Website_101_Things_To_Do_When_You_re_Bored.png?v=1782887042","url":"https:\/\/mentalhealthcenterkids.com\/products\/101-things-to-do-when-youre-bored","provider":"Mental Health Center Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}