A Mother Far From Home
The Mother Far From Home podcast, with host Rachel Norman, helps moms desperately needing a common sense down-to-earth perspective on how to mother well without losing it, living in stress, or needing to escape your life.
Tune in to learn how to create family practices, routines, and home systems that keep you out of burnout and help you mother while staying the best version of yourself.
A Mother Far From Home
"I'm Bored!" Escape Hatch & When To Intervene
"I'm bored!" - Why kids complain & how to handle it
Does your child constantly say, “I’m bored!” and expect you to fix it?
In this episode, we break down what boredom really means for kids—when it is good and sparks creativity and when it leads to misbehavior and needs to be addressed.
We’ll talk about:
- Why some kids struggle with unstructured time
- How boredom can be an escape hatch from what’s happening
- When parents should step in versus letting kids figure it out
Plus, you’ll get practical parenting tips on handling boredom without giving in, creating a balanced routine, and helping kids develop independent play skills.
If you’re looking for tips for kids' boredom, preventing tantrums, and encouraging creativity, this episode is for you!
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