The author says it's good for her kids (not shown) to be bored. She tells them to read a book, help with laundry, or get creative. LeManna/Getty Images It often feels like my kids can't handle being bored. I'm a single mom, I don't have the budget or time to pack every minute of downtime with activities. I want my kids to get bored, and then get creative about how they spend their time. I was resting my eyes on a Saturday morning when my son burst into the living room and uttered the dreaded