10/16/2026
The wisdom of "Winnie the Pooh" celebrates its 100th Anniversary today! And it still has so much to teach us.
When was the last time your kids told you they were bored?
As tempting as it is to fill every moment with activities, kids need unstructured time, too. Boredom gives their imaginations room to wander, creativity a chance to bloom, and the freedom to turn an ordinary stick, puddle, or patch of dirt into something extraordinary.
Sometimes, the best thing we can do is step back, head outside, and let them figure out what comes next.
(Look at yesterday's post for tips on playing Poohsticks!)