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279. Teens Need to be Bored Sometimes

Let’s be honest—most of us feel a little panicked when our teen says, “I’m bored.” It triggers something, right? We start signing them up for more, pushing them to be productive, filling every gap… but why?

In this episode, I’m sharing why boredom is actually a gift—and how our discomfort with it says more about us than them. You’ll learn:

  • The real reasons we try to keep our teens busy (spoiler: it’s not all about them)
  • What chronic activity and distraction actually creates in your teen
  • A simple 3-step process to allow boredom in a way that builds connection, resilience, and creativity

If you’re ready to stop managing your teen’s schedule like a cruise director and start raising a grounded, thoughtful human, this one’s for you.

And if you’d like to join the Senior parent group for Septemeber 2025-2026, click HERE to learn more. xoxo

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