One of my earliest childhood memories is telling my mother that I was bored. Along with “Are we there yet?” on car trips and “I want pizza” almost every night, it was one of my most of-repeated ...

Boredom. To some parents, it's a four-letter word – synonymous with laziness or a lack of motivation. But to others, it's one of the best things you can provide for your otherwise over-scheduled ...

It’s just four hours into a calm, lazy Saturday morning, and I feel a kid tugging at my sweats. “Mom, I’m bored.” Seriously? You haven’t been home for more than a few waking hours in the last week ...

Sometimes “I’m bored” means “I’m up for some challenge and excitement, and I want you to make that happen,” but it can also mean, “I have a problem.” First, check in with your child or teenager and ...

Boredom isn’t just a random state of mind—it’s your brain’s way of telling you that something’s missing. When you’re bored out of your mind, it’s like life has hit pause and you’re stuck in a loop of ...

Today’s guest blogger is Erin Westgate, a social psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at the University of Florida. You can follow her on Twitter @ErinWestgate. How do I get kids to pay ...

Rapper Curtis Roach tells NPR about how his life has changed since his song "Bored in the House" became a viral quarantine hit. And finally today, as we mark one year since the beginning of this ...