Tired of hearing “I’m bored”? Wondering what to do when bored at home? Keeping kids entertained all day, every day is tough.

So, what are the benefits of being bored? And how can parents help their kids — the ones moaning “I’m sooo bored” — work through it rather than rushing to find some new distraction?

Aiyo, school holidays again ah? Best time of the year… until you realise the kids are stuck with you 24/7. No school, no tuition, no escape. So, what to do? No.. Don’t do that! Instead ...

When was the last time your child told you they were bored? The past hour? The past five minutes? Chances are it was pretty recently. Most parents become pretty adept at staving off boredom with ...

Dr Marci, who authored the book Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age, says there are a few benefits to letting kids get bored. The main one is self-regulation and emotional control.