Let Children Cope with Boredom
January 23, 2005
Let children cope with boredom
Your child will have taken a large step toward maturity when she
learns to manage her free time. Encourage her to do this by:
**Limiting TV and other
electronics. Your child won't learn to entertain herself if she can
always fall back on these.
**Not rushing in to provide
activities. Instead, express confidence: "I know you can think
of something to do."
**Staying aware. Help her stay out of trouble by knowing what she's up to.
Reprinted with permission from the December 2004 issue of Parents
make the difference! (Elementary School Edition) newsletter.
Copyright 2004 The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc.
