{"product_id":"my-boredom-buster-list","title":"My Boredom-Buster List","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoredom is not necessarily something to avoid. Research shows that it can promote creativity and independent thinking in young people. Experts recommend helping children choose from a list of enjoyable activities instead of automatically using screens to fill free time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMy Boredom-Buster List\u003c\/strong\u003e worksheet helps clients create a personalized list of activities to turn to whenever they have free time. Ideas can be organized into categories such as crafts, movement, imaginative play, or even quiet-time. Clients can record up to 24 boredom-busting activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving this worksheet available encourages kids and teens to solve the problem of boredom independently. Caring adults can further support this process by brainstorming activity ideas together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReframe boredom as a chance to explore new interests so they can feel more motivated to use the worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis worksheet pairs nicely with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcenterkids.com\/products\/101-things-to-do-when-youre-bored\"\u003e101 Things To Do When You’re Bored\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcenterkids.com\/products\/what-kind-of-bored-am-i-worksheet\"\u003eWhat Kind Of Bored Am I? worksheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\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\u003eHurt, A. (2024, July 29). Boredom can actually help people reach their creative potential. Here’s how. Science. https:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/science\/article\/creativity-mental-benefits-boredom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Mental Health Center Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48696193220840,"sku":null,"price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/6700\/3112\/files\/Website_My_Boredom_Buster_List.png?v=1782917898","url":"https:\/\/mentalhealthcenterkids.com\/products\/my-boredom-buster-list","provider":"Mental Health Center Kids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}