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My daughter wouldn\u2019t have lasted for an hour on a cold, rainy Sunday back in the late 80s. <\/p>\n

She expresses a great amount of disapproval for boredom, constantly making certain that everyone in the home is well aware of her declining amusement for her current circumstances.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With technology at their fingertips and parents monitoring their children\u2019s every move, kids are having fewer natural social interactions these days and relying more on the intense stimuli of video games and social media for entertainment.<\/p>\n

But, even these things get boring for kids, and without knowing anything aside from instant gratification, kids can\u2019t handle boredom with the kind of grace that we once did as children.<\/p>\n

That said, in this article, we will look at 35 fun things to do when your kids are bored. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

35 Fun Things to Do When Your Kids Are Bored<\/h2>\n

1. Teach a Love for Reading<\/h3>\n

Reading to young kids has been proven to help develop healthy cognition<\/a>. This activity gives your kids a better idea of their surroundings, helping them make sense of what they see and hear on an everyday basis. <\/p>\n

One study<\/a> showed that as soon as you pick up a book and start reading it to your child, thousands of their brain cells are activated, creating new connections and building new cells.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If your kids are a little older, learning to read themselves will help put them on the path for success later in life. This activity will expand their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and improve their chances of academic success<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Resource: <\/strong>Here are the best books to read<\/a> according to one\u2019s age.<\/p>\n

2. Play a Sport<\/h3>\n

All kids love being outside. It\u2019s really hard to be bored when you\u2019re playing in the yard or with the neighborhood kids.<\/p>\n

Playing a sport is such an easy idea, but sometimes kids don\u2019t really think about it. Soccer is easy to play in any yard, as is football and basketball (if you have a hoop). But you can also consider getting a wiffle ball net or a croquet set to have some additional yard games on hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Resource<\/strong>: Here are 14 of the best yard games to play.<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Write a Story<\/h3>\n

Family and play therapists report<\/a> that experiencing boredom is important for children because it helps them become more creative as they\u2019re learning they need to create their own sources of fun. And one great way they can use that creativity is to write a story!<\/p>\n

You can pre-plan for this by jotting down a few ideas of storylines, such as:<\/p>\n

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