If you've ever spent time with children, you know their attention spans can be short. I hear the statement, “I'm bored” more often than I’d like, and my children often ask “What can I do?” I always ...

We do not do the things we used to when bored and this is what will be our downfall. Boredom has been a major component of our lives that has guided us to explore the arts, and now with screens ...

Today's digital parents are raising their kids In a world filled with scrolling, streaming and screen time. While stimulation itself isn't a bad thing, too much of it can take a toll on young brains. ...

(CNN) — Thanks to smartphones, all the entertainment and distraction they offer can be in your back pocket or purse, accessible 24/7. That’s why it’s sometimes hard to remember the uncomfortable, mind ...

Summer…long days, vacations, and time spent with family and friends. Summer is often a time when the demands of daily routine decrease, especially for children and ...

As strange as it may sound, boredom can also help improve focus. When we’re always switching between apps and screens, our ...

Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a professor who studies ...