# Why Boredom Is Good for Kids | Lizzie Assa | A Kids Co.

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Podcast: [Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast-1577008)
Published: 2026-01-13T08:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

After the holiday season chaos, many families experience an annual reset into a slower winter, leading to occasional bouts of boredom. But what if boredom isn’t something to fix, but something to welcome? Mother of three, author, and founder of The Workspace for Children Lizzie Assa talks with Raising Us host Elise Hu about how to encourage raising confident, resilient kids through boredom and lulls. Lizzie shares how she dealt with her own kids’ boredom, and how being intentional with our time and energy as parents can help our kids thrive. Hear practical tips for reframing and responding to your kids and their boredom.

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