Have your kids said, “Moooooommmmm, I’m sooooo boooorrrrreeedd!” yet?

If so, this is for you, from one well meaning mom to another.

this summer might be crazy, but that doesn’t mean you have to be!

Hey Mama! We can do this summer. It won’t be easy, but we can do it. We can soak up the sun, stay up later, eat food that isn’t exactly paleo/keto/gluten-free/anything-free, and play 1,254 rounds of Uno. We can do this.

But if you are like me, the one thing I cannot even handle is when my kids come to me and say, “I’m bored!!!!!!” It drives me absolutely crazy.

I’m 100% OK with my kids being bored. I’ve read enough articles by people with all kinds of letters after their names to know that kids being bored is actually really good for them—it’s when they grow all kinds of creative brain cells (or something smart like that). I also believe that there is such benefits to kids learning how to help themselves when there’s a problem.

So I wanted to create this resource for my kiddos—a list of all the things kids can do when they want to shout, “Mooooom, I’m Boooooorrrrreeeedddd!!!!”—, and I thought you might like it too. 

The plan: Let’s print these off and tape them to our fridges! Have a little meet up around your fridge with your kiddos and go over all the things they can do (let’s empower them!). Then get creative with them and let them add a few things too (and give them permission to keep adding as the summer goes on). Let them know that before they can tell you or anyone else “I’m bored!!!!” they have to come and try the things on the list first.

Ok, you got this mama! We can do this summer! Here’s to some quiet Mama moments while your kids take care of their own boredom! Here’s to retiring from Event Coordinator, and just being their mom. Much love! Mean it. XO, Becky

Yes, you should absolutely share this with all your friends! Real friends share really helpful things! Do not keep this gem a secret.

You can tag your friends on and/or re-share my original post on Instagram and Facebook. Or feel free to create your very own post and share about it, and direct them to click the link in my profile or you can add this page link in your profile. You can use my image or you are welcome to tape your list to your fridge and create your own post! (I love re-sharing your content, so be sure to tag me in any posts on your feed or stories.)