With summertime comes the inevitable cry from kids everywhere, “There’s nothing to do!” Parents immediately feel like they need to step in and entertain. But Rogers Behavioral Health’s Dr. Amanda Heins, PsyD, supervising psychologist for OCD and Anxiety Center residential care for adolescents at Rogers in Oconomowoc says, not so fast.
“Boredom can actually be okay,” says Dr. Heins.
Click the video above to hear Dr. Heins share the hidden benefits of downtime—and how parents can support their kids in making the most of unstructured moments.
You can also hear more on our Rise Above podcast by clicking here.
Summer mental health programs
Summer can be a great time to focus on mental health. Rogers is proud to introduce eight new offerings designed to fit busy summer schedules and address a variety of mental health concerns – without interfering with vacations and other beloved summer activities. Click here to learn more or call 833-308-5887 for a free, confidential screening.
