We rush to fix boredom. We offer ideas. We suggest activities. We fill the silence. And there's a time and place for that level of input. But what if boredom isn’t actually a problem? Boredom strengthens both the body and the mind. It builds internal motivation instead of dependence on constant stimulation. And outdoors? It multiplies. Here's how to create space for autonomy (without chaos) and give your kids the gift of boredom and a childhood that's wild, wonder-filled, and