About Today: Mom, I'm Bored!

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor When I was a kid, the surest way to annoy my Mom was to say that we were bored. "I am not the cruise director," she would say. "This is not the Love Boat. There are no planned activities on the Lido deck." 9 Summer Activities for Bored Kids Which was her way of saying that bored people are boring people. Only with pop cultural references which were current at the time. (I'm old. Be quiet, you.) Summer Learning Activities for Kids 8 Summer Child Care Options See More About:  kids activities  summer fun  summer vacation Easy 10-Minute Crafts for Kids Still, sometimes you need some pre-planned fun in order to keep kids out of your hair. Summer Crafts Independence Day Crafts and Activities See More About:  craft tutorials  parenting help  craft tips 22 Things to Do Outside Bonus points if said pre-planned fun takes everyone outside and away from the 15 glowing rectangles we all stare at for the bulk of the day. Classic Outdoor Games for Kids 10 Ways to Have Old-Fashioned Fun See More About:  outdoor play  active play  children's physical activity Top Chemistry Projects for Bored Kids And if it rains, you can always stay indoors and make slime. How to Make Papier Mache from Laundry Dryer Lint Summer Science Project: Safe Fireworks in a Glass See More About:  chemistry projects  chemistry for kids  chemistry top picks Today Ads Kids Activities Kids Crafts Depression Signs Preschool Crafts Bored Bored Featured Articles How to Stop Getting Junk Mail Nature Activities for Kids Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss? How Air Conditioning Works Video: Make Chocolate Mint Truffles Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement