Calling all parents who are looking for some fun ways to keep the chaos in check and their kids’ minds in creative mode. Or, if nothing else these 10 building sets are great answers to the question “mom, I’m bored, what can I do?”. Keep reading to view the ones that have kept my 5 kids busy time and time again.
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How many times in your mom hood do you think you’ve heard the phrase “mom, I’m boooored”? My guess is around 2,693 times. It’s right up there with the phrases, “mom, I’m hungry” and “mom, I need money for…..”. I’ve read a few articles that say it’s good for kids to be bored. It builds problem solving, promotes creativity, and encourages them to use their mind and bodies. Their whole body, not just their thumbs like when they play Mario Cart. So when my kids are bored I try and let them figure it out, which they usually do. However, sometimes its necessary to help their creative process along. So I decided to create a boredom buster to turn to when all else fails, the boredom box.
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