{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Christy-Faith Show","title":"Ep. 119 - Why Boredom Is the Best Thing You Can Give Your Kids This Summer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/db28eeff\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1696,"description":"Before you spend another $500 on summer camp, ask one question: is boredom actually bad for your kids — or is it exactly what their growing brains need? In this episode, homeschool expert Christy-Faith makes the research-backed case that slow, unstructured, \"boring\" summers are one of the most powerful gifts you can give your kids. She breaks down what the science says, why their \"I'm bored\" makes us panic, and five simple moves for a slower, richer summer.🎁 Free Resource: My Curriculum RecommendationsI spill the tea! Grab the list, by subject, of the most reputable homeschool programs on the market (in my opinion).👉 Free DownloadIn this episode, you'll learn:Why boredom is good for kids — and the brain science that proves itWhat the CDC found about kids, screen time, and rising anxiety and depressionHow the brain's \"default mode network\" fuels creativity, memory, and identityWhy unstructured play and white space matter more than another summer campThe real reason your kid's \"I'm bored\" makes YOU feel so uncomfortableHow sitting with boredom builds frustration tolerance and emotional regulation5 practical moves for a slower, richer summer — including the \"fridge list\"The one-afternoon challenge that shows you what your kids can do on their ownSponsors:BJU Press Homeschool✔ Flexible curriculum to fit your family's needs✔ Biblical worldview and critical thinking built in✔ Hands-on learning for every grade level👉 View SamplesCTC Math✔ Get 50% off my favorite online math program✔ Adaptive lessons so kids build confidence at their own pace✔ Teaching, grading, and testing — all done for you!👉 Free Trial👉 PurchaseLearningRx✔ Backed by 35 years of research✔ Real long-term help with ADHD and dyslexia✔ Strengthens attention, memory, reading, writing, and math👉 Get $50 Off Your Cognitive Skills Assessment — use code HOME50Summit Healthshare✔ Save 40–60% vs. traditional health insurance✔ See any doctor — no networks, no permission slips✔ Free labs, office visits,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/LZZCr4PUp-S7w2s7pnMkisL2yrMas1tcnjgz5nwN18M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODNm/YThhOTNlNzIyYzAy/NGE5NzFiZjc4MzNl/OTgxYS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}