In this article “The Art of Boredom: Why Downtime is Essential for Teen Brain Development” Dr Aman PS Sohal, a pediatric neurologist, talks about the benefits of boredom for teens.
You may want to ask your teen when they last felt bored or think about how this question applies to yourself — boredom is also good for the adult brain! Teens notice when we model the habits we value and you might just feel more creative, regulated, or motivated if you work some boredom into your own routine!
Wishing you and your raptor the best,
The Raising Healthy Raptors Committee