Embracing Boredom: Foundations for Free Play and Development

Inspired by the idea that children can also benefit from a healthy amount of neglect, this talk offers different ideas about the importance of doing nothing. Furthermore, there will be an overview on how boredom can act as an important stimulus for self-regulation and free play. It will be stressed that boredom can have a positive effect on children's creativity and independence. One important aspect will be the phase of being a "couch potato" during puberty.

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