Ep20 Boredom

Anonymous Mom Podcast

This week, we discuss boredom. Topics include: the importance of boredom for both children and adults, the anxiety of hearing the dreaded words “I am bored” from our kids, and how our understanding of boredom has changed throughout the years. Does the idea of being bored make you anxious? Join the discussion over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anonymousmom The music used for Anonymous Mom was created by Muza Production on Freesound.org https://freesound.org/people/MuzaProduction/ If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Sources: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/boredom-isnt-a-bad-thing-for-kids https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/boost-your-brain-with-boredom#:~:text=Yet%20a%20little%20boredom%20for,the%20brain%20time%20to%20recharge. https://www.melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/the-benefits-of-boredom/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/201812/boredomtunity-why-boredom-is-the-best-thing-our-kids