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But I'm Bored!: Discover the Power of Independent Play to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids

But I'm Bored!: Discover the Power of Independent Play to Raise Confident, Resilient Kids

Brief Description: ""But I'm bored." Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids, and it's no secret why-our kids don't know how to play by themselves anymore and...

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""But I'm bored." Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids, and it's no secret why-our kids don't know how to play by themselves anymore and make their own fun. Busy schedules, on-demand screens, and safety concerns have transformed the landscape of play for children today, and parents have been unfairly expected to fill in the gap. We love our kids, but we don't need to play with them 24/7 to be a good parent! Independent play is Lizzie Assa's specialty, and she has become the go-to expert on the topic to the 200K parents who follow her on Instagram and the 20K newsletter subscribers who get her weekly updates and ideas. The key, she argues, is to prioritize independent, unstructured play. The result: kids can develop their imagination...and parents can enjoy some precious, much-needed time to themselves! In "But I'm Bored!", Assa shows exactly how to strike this balance. Through high-impact, low-effort strategies, parents learn how to create play pockets in their home, choose open-ended toys that spark imagination, set play boundaries (and stick to them), and enforce the wonders of quiet time. Then, when parents do engage in play time with their kid, it doesn't feel like a job-it strengthens their relationship to their child and helps cultivate an overall happier, healthier environment for the whole family. "But I'm Bored!" isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about freeing your child to be authentically themselves...so you can be the best version of yourself. Because doesn't every child (and parent) deserve that?"--

Biographical Note:
Lizzie Assa, MS Ed. is the founder of the beloved blog and social media platform The Workspace For Children, and the former Head of Play and Development at Lalo--a high end accessories, furniture, and toy company for babies and toddlers. She has an MS Ed from the Bank Street College of Education. Lizzie and her family reside in Marblehead, MA.

Review Quotes:
"Lizzie Assa is truly the person I trust most in talking about independent play." --Dr. Becky Kennedy, author of the New York Times bestseller Good Inside: A Practical Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be
"All parents want to know the 'secret' to getting their kids off screens and into the real world. Lizzie Assa offers parents innovative ways to spark curiosity, spur conversations, and build real, authentic connections among family and friends. Her guide to independent play is a must-read for anyone who wants to raise engaged, resilient children." --Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

"This book is a masterclass in how to lean into your child's innate capacity for creativity and generative play and, in doing so, build confidence, independence, and resilience--for them, and for you. Lizzie Assa has long been a trusted voice in my home and in my clinical practice. But I'm Bored! is a must-read." --Dr. Sarah Bren, clinical psychologist and host of Securely Attached Podcast

"Lively, richly informative, and realistically helpful guide...Assa's expert and inspiring suggestions for embracing "the healing power of play" are doable on all kinds of family budgets and schedules." --Booklist

Publisher Marketing:
Good Inside meets Fair Play in this inspiring, real-world guide to fostering independent play in children--both as a vital skill for kids' development and an essential act for modern parents' well-being and sanity.

"But I'm bored." Parents constantly hear these three dreaded words from their kids, and it's no secret why--our kids don't know how to play by themselves anymore and make their own fun. Busy schedules, on-demand screens, and safety concerns have transformed the landscape of play for children today, and parents have been unfairly expected to fill in the gap. We love our kids, but we don't need to play with them 24/7 to be a good parent!

Independent play is Lizzie Assa's specialty, and she has become the go-to expert on the topic to the 200K parents who follow her on Instagram and the 20K newsletter subscribers who get her weekly updates and ideas. The key, she argues, is to prioritize independent, unstructured play. The result: kids can develop their imagination...and parents can enjoy some precious, much-needed time to themselves!

In " But I'm Bored!", Assa shows exactly how to strike this balance. Through high-impact, low-effort strategies, parents learn how to create play pockets in their home, choose open-ended toys that spark imagination, set play boundaries (and stick to them), and enforce the wonders of quiet time. Then, when parents do engage in play time with their kid, it doesn't feel like a job--it strengthens their relationship to their child and helps cultivate an overall happier, healthier environment for the whole family.

"But I'm Bored!" isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about freeing your child to be authentically themselves...so you can be the best version of yourself. Because doesn't every child (and parent) deserve that?

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  • Booklist 11/01/2025 (EAN 9798217043996, Hardcover)

Author: Assa, Lizzie
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2026-01-13
BISAC: Family & Relationships / Parenting / General|Psychology / Developmental / Child|Family & Relationships / Life Stages / General|Family & Relationships / Activities
Subjects: Play|Active learning|Early childhood education
Weight: 0.95 lbs
ISBN: 9798217043996
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9798217043996

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