When a child complains that they’re bored, a familiar sequence often unfolds. First, there’s frustration. Then the child might wander around the house, possibly accompanied by some sighing. They may even declare, “There’s nothing to do!” However, when parents resist the urge to immediately step in and provide entertainment, something interesting usually occurs. The couch cushions might become a fort, stuffed animals could start a veterinary clinic, the kitchen may transform into a restaurant, and the backyard might turn into a dinosaur excavation site. In these moments, a child’s imagination awakens. They discover that they don’t need someone else or something else to keep them entertained. Instead, they become creators rather than consumers.