Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids
Description
July 4, 2017
With most kids across Canada on summer vacation now, a lot of parents feel the urge to fill their kids' long summer days with activities. But one researcher is speaking out in favour of bringing back boredom. Laurel Gregory explains why.
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids01:42 | July 4, 2017
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids01:42 | July 4, 2017
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Researcher speaks out about benefits of boredom for kids
Description
July 4, 2017
With most kids across Canada on summer vacation now, a lot of parents feel the urge to fill their kids' long summer days with activities. But one researcher is speaking out in favour of bringing back boredom. Laurel Gregory explains why.
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