29/06/2025
Why We Need to Embrace Boredom — For Our Kids and Ourselves
As parents, it’s easy to fall into the habit of over planning every minute of our children’s lives. We schedule activities, classes, playdates, and lessons, all with the best intentions, to give them the best opportunities and try keep them engaged. But in doing so, we often forget one crucial thing: children need to be bored sometimes.
Boredom isn’t a problem to fix. It’s a powerful space where creativity blooms, imagination grows, and resilience builds. When kids learn to be comfortable with stillness and unstructured time, they develop their own inner worlds, discover new ideas, and recharge their spirits.
So this summer, don't be afraid to let them be bored
And here’s the thing, we need that break just asmuch!!
The mental overload of juggling to-do lists, appointments, and commitments is exhausting. That’s why it’s so important to intentionally carve out me time,time to breathe, to slow down, and to simply be.
Whether it’s reading a book, receiving a treatment, going for a walk, or just sitting in quiet breaths, these moments are necessities. They fill your cup, so you can show up as your best self. More importantly, they teach your children the value of self-care through your example. When they see us prioritising our own wellbeing, they learn to do the same.
So, sketch out your me time. Protect it. Notice how it feels to step away from the busyness, how your mind softens, how your heart calms. This simple act is a gift to both you and your family.
Because when we honor our need for rest, reset and space, we create a life filled with more presence and patience for everyone
Le grà
Catherine ✨️
