One of my earliest childhood memories is telling my mother that I was bored. Along with “Are we there yet?” on car trips and “I want pizza” almost every night, it was one of my most of-repeated ...

It’s just four hours into a calm, lazy Saturday morning, and I feel a kid tugging at my sweats. “Mom, I’m bored.” Seriously? You haven’t been home for more than a few waking hours in the last week ...

Sometimes “I’m bored” means “I’m up for some challenge and excitement, and I want you to make that happen,” but it can also mean, “I have a problem.” First, check in with your child or teenager and ...

You don’t like to be bored. Correction: You despise being bored. You feel restless, impatient, and dissatisfied when you’re bored, so you actively avoid it. It’s how Candy Crush got so big. And it’s ...

About a month ago I walked into the living room and saw my son lying on his back on the rug, gazing up at the ceiling. He gave the impression of having been in that position for some time – hours, ...