Tag: self-entertainment
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Sorry, Not Sorry, Kids: I Won’t Be Your Boredom Buster
Get Pregnant Fast I pride myself on being a fun mom. My kids know that I’m usually game for creative activities like sculpting with Play-Doh, building with Lego, painting, coloring, tackling jigsaw puzzles, or diving into storytime. I’ve crafted countless snowmen and built many sand castles with them. I willingly welcome their help in baking,…
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My Kids Won’t Entertain Themselves, and It’s Driving Me Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast I adore my children, but like any parent, I find myself venting about them quite often. It’s completely normal for us to express our frustrations — it keeps us sane. I’ll share my thoughts with friends and family, saying things like, “I just want to enjoy a meal without interruptions!” or “Why…
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Why Kids in the ’80s Were Rarely ‘Bored’
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the classic childhood complaint: “Mom, I’m bored.” It’s a phrase that seems to echo through generations, but for children growing up in the ’80s, boredom was a foreign concept. Today’s kids often expect their parents to fill every moment with entertainment, but back in the day, we thrived on our own…
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The Importance of Allowing Your Children to Experience Boredom
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with the connection between creativity and boredom. The poet Joseph Brodsky famously referred to boredom as a “psychological Sahara” that begins right in your own bedroom and stretches far beyond. However, it is through that very boredom that our creative spirits can flourish.…
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8 Reasons I Don’t Entertain My Kids Constantly
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s crucial to carve out time for ourselves to relax and recharge. When I embarked on my parenting journey, I quickly realized that being a constant source of entertainment for my children isn’t feasible. It can be draining and overwhelming to be “on” all the time. This doesn’t imply…
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Let Kids Experience Boredom! It Encourages Self-Entertainment
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of five children all under the age of eight, I can tell you one thing for sure: I am utterly outnumbered. With limited finances and a small house where my kids share two bedrooms, you’d think boredom would be a frequent visitor. But surprisingly, that’s not the case. Here’s…