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    How can I get my family to go outside to play a game?
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    Offer a reward if they win the game, like ice cream, no chores, extra TV time, or a new toy.
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    What are some suggestions of where to go on a Sunday?
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    You could go to a park, the movie theater, a mall, the library, etc., or go somewhere with your family, like an amusement park. Or you could try something new and go somewhere you've never been to before.
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    What can I do with my dad when my mom is asleep?
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    Do quiet activities together, like playing a board game or working on a puzzle. You can also do something outside the home.
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    What kinds of things can I do with a babysitter watching me?
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    Have a nice chat or play games. I would recommend video games, because you will always win.
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    What if no one in my family wants to be with me, and my friend is busy?
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    Take some time for yourself. Do a solo activity like scrapbooking, writing in your journal, reading a book, or just watching some YouTube videos.
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    Do you have any suggestions for children under 10 years old?
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    You can read, draw, create an adventure outdoors, play with your siblings, do a craft, or bake a dessert, to name a few things.
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    What should I do with my mom?
    Itz_cumbers
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    Maybe have a nice walk or go shopping with her. Make up some jokes along the way.
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    Can I play online computer games to beat boredom?
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    Yes, you can use computer games to beat boredom.
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    Can I play with my toys and stuffed animals?
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    Of course you can! That's a great way to spend your time. You could also play dress-up with them or make them go on adventures. Use your imagination!
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    What should I do when I am bored outside?
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    You could run around the yard, hunt for worms and bugs, or relax in nature.
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    I'm really bored, and I don't want to be on my electronics all day, I'm sick and can't have friends over. What can I do?
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    Get creative! Make something, pick up a new hobby or read a book.
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    How do I beat boredom when I'm only 9?
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    If you can't leave the house, ask siblings or parents to play card or board games with you. You could also read a book, maybe do some cooking with an adult or build a den out of cushions, blankets, etc. If you can leave the house, ask a parent or a trusted adult to take you to the beach, the park, or the swimming pool.
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    What should I do if my dad and I are the only ones home?
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    Go see a movie together or do nice things at home like draw, paint, read, or play your favorite board game together. Tell each other jokes or talk about what is happening in your lives.
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    My parents don't play with me and I hate alone time. What do I do?
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    Ask them if you could get a pet. If they won't let you get a dog or cat, maybe you could compromise on a gerbil or hamster. You could also call up a friend or work on something creative like a craft or writing a story.
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    What are some early morning activities that you can do by yourself?
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    You could go to the gym or walk your dog. You might want to cook your family a nice breakfast that they all enjoy.
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    Can you give some suggestions for teens who don't have friends or whose friends are busy?
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    Text your friends and write a massive email to your busy saying how bored you are without them. Suggest meeting up. If you don't have friends, use Part 1 of the article, Doing Things by Yourself.
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    Could I go on my phone if I'm bored?
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    Maybe for a half an hour or so. If you stay on longer, you could strain your eyes, and your family will deem you antisocial.
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    How do I beat boredom if I can't talk to people?
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    You can use Part 1 of the article: Doing Things By Yourself. Read books, draw, listen to music, etc. Try out new places and things.
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    What do I do when I don't want to do any of these things?
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    Use your imagination and do whatever makes you happy.
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    I'm spending all my time inside. I'm cramped. It's too hot outside, but I'd like to get my family out of the house. What should we do?
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    Go grab ice cream or eat lunch out. If there is a swimming pool or beach nearby, you could go there, or you could go out to a movie.
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    Cna I do some homework or catch up on school stuff as a way of beating boredom?
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    Yes, of course.
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    What do I do if I have no one to hang out with and I'm bored?
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    Just go on a phone/tablet/computer and play games or watch YouTube, or you can read, build a puzzle, write, draw, go for a bike ride, etc. There are many possibilities!
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    How do I deal with being bored because no one will play with me?
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    Entertain yourself. Read, have a movie marathon, explore your backyard, dance, or just doodle.
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    What can I do if the weather is bad outside so I can't go anywhere in the car or go in the garden?
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    Do rainy day activities, like drawing, reading, listening to music, playing with your siblings or parents, or working on a puzzle.
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    What are some fun things to do with my mom on a Sunday morning?
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    You could make breakfast or brunch together, or you could do some gardening. You could also do some crafts or an art project together, or put together a puzzle. And it's always nice to just have a chat!
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    What can I do at the end of the day if my parents are kind of strict and wont let me do a lot of things?
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    You could maybe read a book, play solitaire or ask them if you can take a walk around your neighborhood.
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    What can I do on a cloudy and humid day?
    PopeyedSpore26
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    Turn up the air conditioner and read a good book. Or you can go swimming as long as it does not rain.
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    What if I'm in a dark car and I can't read?
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    You can sleep, look out the window, play a letter game with different license plates, or sing along to music on the radio. You can also try talking to the person that you are in the car with.
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    What do I do if I'm bored and have nothing to do?
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    If you have devices, play on them. If not, play with friends, read a book or take a nap to pull an all nighter that night. Things are almost always more thrilling at night! The all nighter idea should be performed on a Friday or Saturday night so you are at your best when you return to school.
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    What do I do if I'm bored and my sibling is on the laptop?
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    This is a great opportunity to take some alone time!. Read a book, go outside, learn how to play a game you've never heard of before or call someone you'd like to talk to.
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