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Cincinnati, May 2, 2020

Hi Friend,

So we've been lounging around the house for what feels like a jillion years. The days of the week blur together into an all-in-one-day, with no appreciable difference between the weekends and the week days.

In other words, are you bored yet? If you aren't, my guess is your kids may be!

Over the next several weeks, we'll explore boredom busters for all age groups (even adults!). We'll talk about how to see the down time as the seedbed of creativity.

And you know what's amazing? I was just reading an article on CNN about how children are thriving during the pandemic.

Sheltering in place has lowered the stakes and expectations of everyday life, and it's giving kids a chance to take more chances...Letting them take chances can also restore what psychologists call their internal locus of control — the sense that they are in control of their own lives and can handle disruptions on their own. It's a crucial element of emotional well-being.

Mental health is at an all time high for school-aged kids. Imagine that! This chance to sleep, to let go of the pressure to perform for grades and tests, the lack of extra-curricular activities is catching up with us...and in a good way!

[Children] are less busy, have more control over their time, are sleeping better, seeing more of their parents, playing more alone or with siblings — and feeling better for it.

Let's take advantage of this "down" time and enjoy the fruits of being home together.

We will talk about these topics:

  • Boredom is Not the Enemy
  • Three Fail Safe Activities
  • Ideas for Littles / Middlers / Teens
  • Match the Cure to the Ailment

Can't wait!

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