Dr Marci, who authored the book Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age, says there are a few benefits to letting kids get bored. The main one is self-regulation and emotional control.

"Stop trying to convince your child or teen of anything. Rather, accept where you both are in a given moment," ...

When was the last time your child told you they were bored? The past hour? The past five minutes? Chances are it was pretty recently. Most parents become pretty adept at staving off boredom with ...

A group of Edmonton parents of children with disabilities says their Charter rights to education are being violated because of a decision made by Alberta's education minister.

Reviewed by Bethany Hernandez Parks, EdD It’s no secret to parents that learning, especially in a school setting, isn’t ...

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