About this episode

This episode explores the value of boredom as a life skill and its relationship with creativity and emotional regulation.

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Homeschool is a Work of Heart, we’re talking about something many parents try hard to avoid: boredom. But what if boredom is not a problem to solve, but a valuable life skill to develop? Let's explore what child psychologists and researchers say about boredom, creativity, emotional regulation, and the “effort gap” that keeps kids reaching for instant entertainment. I'm excited to share a handful of practical ways homeschool families can c...

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Host: Melissa Webb

Topics covered

• boredom
• creativity
• emotional regulation
• child psychology
• homeschooling
• parenting

Keywords

• boredom
• creativity
• emotional regulation
• child psychology
• homeschooling
• parenting
• instant entertainment

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