I'm bored. Mom, I'm so bored. Dad, there's nothing to do. It's so boring. Okay, you are not alone if this is so

triggering, but also relatively common. And yes, our kids are bored more often than we were as kids

because their lives are actually so much more stimulating. So the situation that

leads them to feel bored is just so much more common because there's so much stuff, so much

dopamine, so many activities all around them. I am so excited to completely reframe the discussion around boredom because by the end of today,

you're going to start seeing your kids' boredom complaints as a good thing. As a sign that you're doing this

parenting thing, exactly right. I have brought in Lizzie Asa for this conversation. She is an expert on

independent play and boredom, and she breaks down these topics in a way that makes so much sense, but also feels totally new and relieving.

This is a conversation you're going to use right away in your home.

I'm Dr. Becky, and this is good inside.

We'll be back right after this.

Let's just start with maybe what bored is about.

Like, what is really happening in this moment?

And when you hear a parent talk about their kid who's bored, like, where does your mind start to go?

You know, I have to laugh because my own kids will still say to me like, mom, I'm bored. And every time I'm

like, guys, hi. Do you know me? But, you know, I think the best, the thing about it is that as a

parent, it makes us feel like, am I doing enough? And, you know, my real goal is to really reframe that for parents of this is a good thing.

This is a good thing.

And when you lean into it, it's not just about independent play.

It's about relationship, understanding who your kid is, what lights them up.

What are they grappling with?

And when we reserve that space for

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