Why boredom is important for kids with Susie Allison from Busy Toddler

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In today’s episode, we chat with Susie Allison, M. Ed., a former teacher and creator of Busy Toddler (1.8 million followers!). We discuss boredom, what it is, why it’s important for our children’s development and how to respond to a bored child. We discuss how to introduce boredom to a child that is currently constantly engaged in a realistic way. Susie explains what child-led play is, and how parents can actually get things done while their children play ALONE. You heard it here – you don’t have to be your child’s entertainment!

We talk about screen time, good toys for your children & what a truly educational toy really is. Tune in to hear why Susie hates the term “boredom buster” just as much as some people hate the word “moist”!


About our guest:
Susie Allison is the creator of Busy Toddler and has more than 1.7 million followers on Instagram. She's also a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher with a Master's in Early Childhood Education. Susie shares ideas and tips on playing, learning, and parenting that she's developed through years of experience as a teacher and parent.

Follow Susie on Instagram @busytoddler or Facebook HERE

Visit the Busy Toddler Website busytoddler.com for easy activity ideas for your kids and for Susie's very popular Playing Preschool book - a new way to preschool at home. This is a 190 day program of hands-on, play-based learning. EXPLORE MATH, READING, SCIENCE, ART + MUCH MORE!
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Resources: 

Study about what an educational toy is:
The power of play: A pediatric role in enhancing development in young children HERE

Atomic Habits Book HERE

I am excited to announce that I am the new co-founder of Wondergrade! An app that helps your entire family with emotion regulation.

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