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The Power of Boredom: Why Kids Need Downtime

The instinct of many modern parents is to fill every moment of a child's day. The research suggests this is a mistake. Boredom is not a problem to be solved. It is a developmental need.

Feedlittle Contributors·Jul 22, 2026·5 min read

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